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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

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Stirling

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Sussex

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Stirling vs University of Sussex at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Sussex both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 21 and University of Stirling in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £39,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 14 and University of Stirling in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
#273
#501
THE World
#201
#50
Guardian UK
#31
1967
Established
1961
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 Sussex

85%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
25.3%

International

International student share

254
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

41 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Marketing, Biology, Journalism, Philosophy, Social Work, Human Geography & Environment, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Liberal Arts.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Sussex
£23,500

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 Sussex

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    68%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Stirling

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Law, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, History and 29 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of Sussex better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Stirling and 87% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 19 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Planning & Housing, Publishing and 11 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 35 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Physics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Anthropology, Biochemistry and 27 more.

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