University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
University of Stirling is a university in Stirling, Scotland - Stirling, United Kingdom, ranked QS #=560 in QS World University Rankings 2027 (=517 in 2026), per topuniversities.com; 5-star QS Stars rating. 105 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January and September.
The University of Stirling is a public campus university in central Scotland, set on a landscaped campus around Airthrey Loch just outside the city of Stirling, with Edinburgh and Glasgow about an hour away. It was named Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027. It has about 10,000 students from more than 140 nationalities and a 5-star QS Stars rating. International students can start in September or January on many courses (33 postgraduate and 15 undergraduate courses offer January entry). Bangladeshi school leavers are normally expected to complete a Foundation Year before undergraduate study, while Masters applicants need a 4-year bachelor's degree with 60% or GPA 2.7/4. The University of Stirling International Study Centre offers pathway, pre-master's and pre-sessional English routes.
- Scottish University of the Year 2027 and UK Sports University of the Year 2027 (Daily Mail University Guide)
- QS World University Rankings 2027: joint 560; 5-star QS Stars rating
- Single self-contained campus around a loch; Edinburgh and Glasgow within about an hour
- Automatic International Undergraduate Scholarship of GBP 2,500 per year (GBP 10,000 over four years)
- Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship: GBP 7,000 first-year fee waiver, open to all self-funded international students
- Wide English test acceptance: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, LanguageCert, Oxford ELLT, Kaplan, Aptis, Trinity, Cambridge (Duolingo not listed)
- Pathway, pre-master's and pre-sessional English via the International Study Centre
Courses (105)
- BAcc (Hons) Accountancy — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Animal Biology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Nursing - Adult — Undergraduate, 3-4 years
- BSc Nursing - Mental Health — Undergraduate, 3-4 years
- BA (Hons) Philosophy — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Politics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Professional Accountancy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Psychology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Retail Marketing — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Scottish History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Social Work — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Spanish and Latin American Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Sport Business Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Advanced Computing with Artificial Intelligence — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Applied Social Research — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Aquatic Pathobiology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Artificial Intelligence — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Behavioural Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Big Data — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Business Analytics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Business and Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MLitt Creative Writing — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Criminological Research — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Criminology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Digital Marketing and Brand Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Digital Media and Communication — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Education — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MRes Educational Research — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc English Language Teaching and Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc English Language and Linguistics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BAcc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Environmental Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Stirling located?
University of Stirling is in Stirling, Scotland - Stirling, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Stirling offer?
University of Stirling lists 105 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BAcc (Hons) Accountancy, BSc (Hons) Animal Biology, BSc (Hons) Mathematics, BSc Nursing - Adult and BSc Nursing - Mental Health. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Stirling?
Published fees at University of Stirling: Undergraduate non-science courses (e.g. History, Politics, Accountancy, Economics), international, 2026/27 £19,500; Undergraduate science-based courses (e.g. Psychology, Nursing, Software Engineering, Biology), international, 2026/27 £23,700; Postgraduate taught standard MSc, international, 2026/27 (2027/28: GBP 22,500) £21,800; Postgraduate taught business/psychology-type MSc, international, 2026/27 £24,300; PhD/MPhil international, Computing Science or Biological & Environmental Sciences, 2026/27 £26,500. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Stirling?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, Cambridge English and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at University of Stirling?
University of Stirling runs intakes in January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.
Does University of Stirling offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: International Undergraduate Scholarship (GBP 2,500 per year (GBP 10,000 over four years)); Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship (GBP 7,000 first-year fee waiver); International Study Centre Progression Scholarship (Up to GBP 4,000).
How do I apply to University of Stirling?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Stirling course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment