Why Stirling for undergraduate study?

Our flexible degree structure is just one reason why Stirling is a great place for you to study your undergraduate course. We offer you much more than just a qualification. Join Stirling and you’ll discover a welcoming and thriving global student community on a stunning 330-acre campus.

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Not your average campus!

Where innovation meets breathtaking nature. Our beautiful 330-acre campus has iconic new sports facilities as well as fantastic social, learning and study spaces. On-site facilities also include a theatre, cinema, cafés, pharmacy, supermarket, the Students' Union and stunning green spaces.

See our five star facilities
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Do you know what you want to study?

Are you still trying figure out your options? We're here to help! For most undergraduate degrees, our flexible structure gives you the chance to try out all sorts of new subjects, combine the ones that interest you or even change your mind about what you’d like to graduate in.

Flexible undergraduate degrees

Your study experience

We offer you an education based on innovation and excellence in teaching and research. With five stars for Teaching and Programme Strength in the QS Stars University Ratings 2024, you can expect a quality study experience at Stirling.

Accommodation

Our range of secure and affordable accommodation includes over 2,000 rooms with a space to suit everyone.

Be here for your future

Our students gain more than a degree. From internships to help finding a job, the Careers Service gives you the support and advice you need to plan your career and develop your employability.

Be adventurous!

Want to travel the world? Expand your horizons by studying in another country for a year or a semester. We're a truly international institution offering a wide range of study abroad opportunities.

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Top 30 in the UK for overall student satisfaction*

National Student Survey 2022

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96% of our graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation

Graduate Outcomes 2020-21, HESA

* Rankings are based on institutions included in the Guardian University Guide 2022.

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Be here, Be Stirling!

Famous for being the scene of much of Scotland’s history, Stirling also has great shops, bars, restaurants, and culture. Living here let's you combine cosmopolitan city life with the tranquillity of rolling hills and the Scottish countryside.

City of Stirling

Live your best life!

No matter what you’re into, our 120+ societies and sports teams are bound to offer something that piques your interest – from athletics to anime, volleyball to video games.

Welcoming the world

With over 120 nationalities represented on campus, you can meet new people and experience diverse cultures at Stirling. Thinking and working globally is part of our daily teaching, learning and research practice, meaning your degree will be outward-looking, full of possibilities and potential.

Support when you need it

University is about finding your own way, but that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. The Student Services Hub brings lots of services together to help you resolve a whole range of queries through a single point of contact.

Student stories

Jenny Brass
Jenny Brass
Scotland
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Marketing
The academic staff and the teaching at Stirling are second to none. Staff are supportive and encouraging and give you an environment to flourish in.
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Piotr Kasperek
Piotr Kasperek
Poland
BA (Hons) Business Studies and Economics
The campus is so beautiful and unique, it's been a pleasure to study here.
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Thuthukile Khumalo
Thuthukile Khumalo
Zimbabwe
BSc Mental Health Nursing
I am proud of this degree as it has given me so much satisfaction and passion.
Read Thuthukile's story