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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Stirling vs University of West London at a glance

University of Stirling and University of West London both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Law. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 11 and University of West London in 7. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 13 and University of Stirling in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1201
#50
Guardian UK
#108
1967
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 West London

85%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
27.1%

International

International student share

254
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

33 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 West London

Also taught at both: Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Planning & Housing, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Management, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    68%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of West London: common questions

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

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems & Data Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and 21 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of West London better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £22,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of Stirling and 88% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Stirling or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 27 subject areas that University of West London does not, including History, English Studies, French, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Biology, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate and 19 more.

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

University of West London teaches 35 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Music, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Film Production & Cinematography and 27 more.

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