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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Stirling

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking.

University of Portsmouth vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Portsmouth and University of Stirling both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations and Business Studies. University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 18 and University of Stirling in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, against £32,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#662
QS World
#560
#401
THE World
#501
#55
Guardian UK
#50
1869
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Portsmouth

University of Stirling

86.9%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

446
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Subjects

44 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 Portsmouth

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Economics, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Biology, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Physical Geography & Climate, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Planning & Housing, Business Information Systems, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Portsmouth
£18,600
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 Portsmouth

University of Stirling

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction69%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Portsmouth vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Psychology (General), Law, Management, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Business & Management (General) and 32 more.

Is University of Portsmouth or University of Stirling better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Portsmouth and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 40 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture and 32 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 16 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including English Studies, French, Philosophy, Humanities, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management and 8 more.

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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses