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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Wrexham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Wrexham University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses.

University of Stirling vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Stirling and Wrexham University both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business Studies and Sociology & Criminology. University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 13 and Wrexham University in 0. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, against £19,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 10 and Wrexham University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#560
QS World
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#501
THE World
—
#50
Guardian UK
#110
1967
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Stirling

Wrexham University

85%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
22.9%

International

International student share

254
159

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%
VS

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

27 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Management, Software Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of Stirling

Only at Wrexham University

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
Wrexham University
£12,750

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

Postgraduate

University of Stirling
No data
Wrexham University
£12,500

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

Wrexham University

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    68%Satisfaction60%

  • Social Work

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    69%Satisfaction95%

  • Software Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Stirling vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Social Work and 15 more.

Is University of Stirling or Wrexham University better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Stirling, and £15,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Stirling and 88% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Stirling or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of Stirling teaches 33 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences and 25 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 17 more.

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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses