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Study in the heart of Scotland
We’re an international research university based in the heart of Scotland, UK. Stirling is home to some of Scotland’s most famous historical sites and tourist attractions.
The city is also a short train ride away from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, and is known as the gateway to the Scottish Highlands – making it the perfect starting point for all kinds of amazing experiences.
Our courses
Your education and social activities during Covid-19
We are busy preparing to make your first year at Stirling fun and safe whilst managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out about our commitment to making our campus safer for 2020.
Clearing experiences of Stirling students
Tamara Jayacodi
England, BA (Hons) Psychology
"I love it here. It's a completely different environment to London."
Stirling "were very helpful and the lady on the phone took her time to talk to me...I was quite panicked at that stage but she was very helpful and very easy to talk to."
Amy McCann
Northern Ireland, BA (Hons) Sustainable Events Management
"What I like most about at studying at Stirling is everyone is so friendly here."
"My experience of the Clearing process was so easy. It was so straightforward and everyone was so informative of the steps that had to be taken."
5 QS stars for teaching
QS World University Rankings 2020
1st in the UK for campus environment
UK International Student Barometer Benchmark 2019
Top 5 in the UK for our careers services
UK International Student Barometer Benchmark and Global ISB Benchmark 2018
We're Sports University of the Year
We're proud of our sporting heritage and the sport and wellbeing facilities we provide for our students.
Questions about Clearing?
Get in touch with our admissions team.