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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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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.

9/10

Reading

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on international.

University of Reading vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Reading and University of Stirling both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics and Psychology (General). University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 18 and University of Stirling in 2. The widest gap is in Accounting: £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Reading, against £24,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 13 and University of Stirling in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#196
QS World
#560
#201
THE World
#501
#33
Guardian UK
#50
1892
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 Reading

University of Stirling

85.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18%
18.4%

International

International student share

448
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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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 Reading

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: Agriculture & Land Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Education Studies, Planning & Housing, Animal Science, Biology, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850
University of Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Reading
£26,450
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 Reading

University of Stirling

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Economics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £39,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction73%

  • Accounting

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Reading vs University of Stirling: common questions

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

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

Is University of Reading or University of Stirling better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £38,500 three years after graduating from University of Reading, and £25,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Reading and 75% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Reading teaches 34 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Building & Construction, Chemistry, English Literature, Design & Fashion, Food Science, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology and 26 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 24 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including English Studies, French, Journalism, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Publishing, Social Work and 16 more.

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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses