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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Stirling

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Sunderland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling and University of Sunderland are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses; University of Sunderland on established, satisfaction, employment, international.

University of Stirling vs University of Sunderland at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Sunderland both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business Studies and Law. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 18 and University of Sunderland in 0, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 16 and University of Stirling in 5, with 1 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
#1501
#50
Guardian UK
#86
1967
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

85%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
36.5%

International

International student share

254
193

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%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

32 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Human Resource Management, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Relations, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Sunderland
£17,000

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 Sunderland

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    68%Satisfaction78%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business Studies, Law, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Studies, Journalism, Finance & Actuarial Science and 20 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Stirling and 88% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 28 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, French, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation and 20 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 24 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nursing (General) and 16 more.

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