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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

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Stirling

scored higher in 0 categories

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Strathclyde

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Stirling does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Stirling vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Strathclyde both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and English Studies. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 18 and University of Stirling in 5. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
#230
#501
THE World
#351
#50
Guardian UK
#25
1967
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Stirling

University of Strathclyde

85%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
18.8%

International

International student share

254
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

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 Stirling

University of Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Human Resource Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Planning & Housing, Software Engineering, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Stirling
No data
University of Strathclyde
£22,750

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Stirling

University of Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • French

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    69%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, History, Mathematics, French, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and 24 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at University of Stirling and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 24 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Biology, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Publishing and 16 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 31 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering and 23 more.

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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses