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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

3/8

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, courses.

University of Stirling vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

University of Stirling and University of the West of Scotland both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 15 and University of the West of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £22,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 5.

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
#601
#50
Guardian UK
#115
1967
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
—

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 West of Scotland

85%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
30.3%

International

International student share

254
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

31 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 West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Biology, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Cultural Studies, Human Geography & Environment.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 West of Scotland
£15,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

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 West of Scotland

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    72%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Applied Computing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    72%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Information Systems

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Biology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction99%

  • Social Work

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Stirling and University of the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Teacher Training, Media & Film Studies, Law, Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems and 19 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of the West of Scotland better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Stirling and 75% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Stirling or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at University of the West of Scotland?

University of Stirling teaches 29 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including History, English Studies, French, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Economics, Human Resource Management, Philosophy and 21 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of Stirling?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 18 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Music, Zoology & Animal Biology and 10 more.

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