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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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.

5/9

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

University of Stirling vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

University of Stirling and University of Wolverhampton both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business Studies. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 21 and University of Wolverhampton in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 12 and University of Stirling in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#801
#50
Guardian UK
#85
1967
Established
1827
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 Wolverhampton

85%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
16.1%

International

International student share

254
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

36 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biology, Management, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

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 Wolverhampton

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    68%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction72%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Psychology (General), History, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Studies and 24 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Stirling and 89% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 24 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Media & Film Studies, French, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation, Humanities and 16 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 32 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 24 more.

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