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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Stirling

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Suffolk is ahead on satisfaction.

University of Stirling vs University of Suffolk at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Suffolk both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Business Studies. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 8 and University of Suffolk in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £20,500 from University of Suffolk. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 8 and University of Stirling in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
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#501
THE World
—
#50
Guardian UK
#98
1967
Established
2007
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Suffolk

85%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
3.8%

International

International student share

254
115

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.

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

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

Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

Subjects

30 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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Biology, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management, Adult Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Suffolk
£15,210

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 Suffolk

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    68%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    69%Satisfaction98%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction76%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Biology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Law, History, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Education Studies and 18 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of Suffolk better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £19,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Stirling and 91% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 30 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including English Studies, French, Mathematics, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate and 22 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 19 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Medical Imaging, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion, Forensic Science and 11 more.

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