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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

7/9

Stirling

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

University of Stirling vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Stirling and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business Studies and Media & Film Studies. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#50
Guardian UK
#52
1967
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

85%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
54%

International

International student share

254
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

16 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

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 the Arts London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    68%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Applied Computing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of the Arts London: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Stirling and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Journalism, Economics, Management, Biology, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General) and 4 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of the Arts London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £21,000 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Stirling and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Stirling or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Stirling teaches 44 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, History, Law, English Studies, French, Mathematics and 36 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Stirling?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 5 more.

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