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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

York

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on employment.

University of Stirling vs University of York at a glance

University of Stirling and University of York both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Mathematics. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 11 and University of York in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
#158
#501
THE World
#154
#50
Guardian UK
#20
1967
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

85%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
18.6%

International

International student share

254
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

42 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 York

Also taught at both: Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biology, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Marketing, Humanities, Teacher Training, Ecology & Conservation, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Work, Spanish & Portuguese, Applied Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Stirling

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
University of York
£27,250

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 York

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    68%Satisfaction73%

  • Mathematics

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • French

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    92%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Stirling

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs University of York: common questions

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

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Law, English Studies, History, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies and 30 more.

Is University of Stirling or University of York better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £27,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Stirling and 91% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 18 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science and 10 more.

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

University of York teaches 40 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Archaeology, History of Art & Design, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography and 32 more.

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