Source: The University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is a global university dedicated to empowering students to make an impact on the world. Located centrally in Scotland, the university emphasizes providing quality education and creating an environment where students can succeed. One of the value-for-money universities, it is ranked 501-510 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Over 135 nationalities are celebrated in its diverse and inclusive campus.
Why is it good to study here?
The University of Stirling is among the UK’s top 40 best universities according to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. Students rank it 30th out of all UK institutions when it comes to student satisfaction as per National Student Survey 2022.
Rated as the safest student city in the UK, Stirling is a safe and peaceful environment to study in. Furthermore, with its close proximity to major cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, students have access to countless cultural events, tourist attractions and internship opportunities.
Fees & Scholarship options
The tuition fees for international students vary depending on the chosen course of study. The University offers 48 scholarships to International students which includes tuition fee waivers as well as fully funded scholarships and fellowships.
Eligibility
For Indian students pursuing undergraduate courses, the university requires:
- Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from CBSE, ISC/ICSE, and Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
- Students from other state boards will require a Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
For Indian students pursuing postgraduate courses, the university requires:
- A score of at least 50% from a Tier 1 College/University (the University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi) or graduating with 55% from a Tier 2 College/University.
International students can view a list of country-wise requirements here.
English language requirements:
If a student has completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the UK, the United States of America and Canada in the past five years, or are from one of the following countries, then no additional qualifications are required.
For all other students, the university has detailed the English Language requirements which can be fulfilled through local qualifications or tests like IELTS Academics, Cambridge C2 Proficiency, and others.
Courses offered & admission process
The University of Stirling offers world-class educational faculties of Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences and Sports, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, as well as its top-ranking Management School. Striving for excellence in teaching, research and providing an exceptional student experience is one of its key goals.
It offers 170 undergraduate degree courses and 90 post-graduate courses. For Bachelor’s degree, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service or UCAS provides an efficient and reliable way to apply for your full-time degree. For postgraduate courses, students can apply up to a year in advance.