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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

5/10

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Westminster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling and University of Westminster, London are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment; University of Westminster, London on established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.

University of Stirling vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Westminster, London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Law and Politics & International Relations. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 12 and University of Stirling in 6. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £24,000 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Westminster, London is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#801
#50
Guardian UK
#107
1967
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

85%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
30.3%

International

International student share

254
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

35 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Economics, English Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Spanish & Portuguese, Teacher Training, Management, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Public Relations, Publishing, Business Information Systems, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

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 Westminster, London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • French

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    68%Satisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction76%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Stirling

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

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

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Planning & Housing, French, Computer Science and 23 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of Westminster, London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £24,000 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Stirling and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Stirling or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 25 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate and 17 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 29 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Asian Languages & Studies and 21 more.

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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses