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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Kent

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses). University of Stirling is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

University of Kent vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Kent and University of Stirling both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £41,500 three years after graduating from University of Kent, against £25,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 14 and University of Kent in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#415
QS World
#560
#401
THE World
#501
#47
Guardian UK
#50
1965
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Kent

University of Stirling

84%
85%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£33,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
18.4%

International

International student share

335
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

36 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

University of Kent

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, English Studies, French, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General), Management, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Creative Writing, Social Sciences (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Business Information Systems, Spanish & Portuguese, Animal Science, Health & Social Care, Linguistics.

Only at University of Kent

Only at University of Stirling

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

University of Kent
£23,500
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

University of Kent
£20,700
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

University of Kent

University of Stirling

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    79%Satisfaction68%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Kent vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Kent and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Economics, Law, Accounting, Mathematics, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 24 more.

Is University of Kent or University of Stirling better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Kent, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Kent and 93% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Kent or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

What can you study at University of Kent but not at University of Stirling?

University of Kent teaches 27 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Film Production & Cinematography and 19 more.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at University of Kent?

University of Stirling teaches 24 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Journalism, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Humanities and 16 more.

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