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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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.

6/9

Stirling

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Winchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Winchester is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.

University of Stirling vs University of Winchester at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Winchester both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General) and Politics & International Relations. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 7 and University of Winchester in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £25,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 13 and University of Winchester in 6, with 1 about level.

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
#106
1967
Established
1840
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 Winchester

85%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
5.1%

International

International student share

254
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

29 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Economics, Education Studies, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Philosophy, Social Work, Theology & Religious Studies, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Winchester
£17,450

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 Winchester

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    72%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    68%Satisfaction53%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Stirling

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University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Business Studies, Accounting, Law, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Marketing, Computer Science and 17 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of Winchester better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £22,500 from University of Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Stirling and 84% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 31 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including English Studies, French, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management and 23 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 13 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Archaeology, Music, Anthropology, English Literature, Geography (General), Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion and 5 more.

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