Rankings of University of Stirling

Located in the photogenic market town of Stirling, the University of Stirling has been providing degrees to students who have passed through their doors since 1967. Apart from high-quality academics and research initiatives, this university also offers its learners access to an Olympic swimming pool, numerous dining venues, and even an on-campus cinema.

Latest ranking updates for University of Stirling
  • September 2024: Publication of (Business and Management). Ranking position #75.
  • September 2024: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of with University of Stirling in position 94.
  • August 2024: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of with University of Stirling in position 801.
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Stirling in position 615.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #2 
    • #101 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #368 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #630 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #9 
    • #63 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #21 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #8 
    • #59 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #85 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Education

    • #3 
    • #6 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #11 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #71 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #464 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #7 
    • #728 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #2 
    • #25 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #6 
    • #16 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #35 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #82 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #28 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #6 
    • #21 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #26 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #45 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #5 
    • #12 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #24 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #37 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #7 
    • #601 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #58 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #156 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #8 
    • #42 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #345 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #3 
    • #13 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #26 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #500 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #60 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #20 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #34 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #75 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #131 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #18 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #33 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #34 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #151 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #26 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #23 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #49 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #75 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #353 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #10 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #15 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #26 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #31 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #243 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #4 
    • #12 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #21 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #79 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Stirling

Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6 
Education
French The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#8 
Languages & Literature
Politics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Social Studies & Humanities
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#12 
Mathematics
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#12 
Sports Science
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#21 
Law
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21 
Business
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Journalism & Media Studies
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#42 
Natural Sciences
Mental Health Nursing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#58 
Medicine & Health

About University of Stirling

PROS

  • This university is proud to have a student population that is 20% international, which creates a diverse environment where people with different life experiences can bring their knowledge to the classroom.
  • A wide variety of clubs and societies give students a way to socialise and enjoy themselves without having to leave the campus site. Many people appreciate having alternatives to drinking after hours!
  • The University of Stirling offers 16 on -campus student residence halls, and even more outside of the campus grounds. Prices for on -campus accommodation start from £84 per week, and go as high as £201 per week.

CONS

  • Students who are not sport aficionados tend to complain that too many resources are spent on sports here. Many learners would prefer to see a more balanced distribution of resources.
  • Parking spaces are extremely limited on campus, and for this reason it is recommended to stay in one of the university’s 16 residence halls, to avoid stressful commuting.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1967
Telephone:
+44 (1786) 473 171
Address:
FK9 4LA, Stirling
Scotland
Website:
https://www.stir.ac.uk/
Social:

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 98 students of University of Stirling participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Stirling in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 78.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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FAQ

University of Stirling ranks #8 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

University of Stirling ranks #1 in Stirling in our meta ranking.

University of Stirling is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 30 rankings of University of Stirling.

University of Stirling achieved #53 in The Times Good University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Stirling.

University of Stirling achieved the highest ranking for Languages & Literature. It is ranked #3 in The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Iberian Languages). See all subject rankings for University of Stirling.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings University of Stirling ranks #1 among universities in Stirling and #8 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of Stirling.

In our meta ranking University of Stirling ranks #8 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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