Why Stirling for postgraduate study?

The University of Stirling is an international university with pioneering spirit and a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research. We’re passionate about creating impact in everything we do – addressing real societal issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape communities.

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infographic: Five-star rating

Five-star rating

for Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement, Research, Facilities, Environmental Impact

QS Stars University Ratings 2024
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96% of our graduates

were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation

Graduate Outcomes 2020-21, HESA

Be career-ready

We’re proud of our commitment to ensuring you leave Stirling with life-long career management and employability skills.

Find out how we can help you stand out from the crowd.

Research with impact

Our world-leading academics are experts in their fields, whose work is centred on making an impact on society. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), more than 80% of Stirling research was classed as world leading or internationally excellent.

A place to call home

Students rate Stirling 1st in the UK for its “good campus environment”. We offer a wide range of modern, comfortable and secure postgraduate residences on and off campus.

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Where can a University of Stirling degree take you?

From coaching at Arsenal FC to launching their own hospital, Stirling graduates are making their mark on the world in incredible ways.

See some of the inspiring careers, achievements, and stories of our diverse alumni community—proving that a Stirling degree is just the beginning of something wonderful.

Watch our inspiring alumni stories

It's not all about studying

With an Olympic-sized swimming pool, on-site cinema and more than a dozen restaurants, bars and delis, there's lots for Stirling students to enjoy right on their doorstep.

City of Stirling and beyond

With our beautiful campus as your base, choosing Stirling means immersing yourself in the unique sights and sounds of one of the world’s most vibrant and inspiring countries.

Student stories

Ugonna Oleh
Ugonna Oleh
Nigeria
MSc Artificial Intelligence
I chose to do the MSc Artificial Intelligence due to the course content and the calibre of lecturers who are involved in ground-breaking industry research. Getting the opportunity to work on an industry project for my dissertation has been a great experience.
Read Ugonna's story
Rohit Kumar
Rohit Kumar
India
MSc Business and Management
The global reputation of the University of Stirling Management School attracted me to this course. The infrastructure, as well as the knowledge and resources provided by the University, are fabulous for your overall development.
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Laura Breeze
Laura Breeze
Scotland
Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Studies
Studying part-time meant I could remain in my current role, while also pursuing a qualification which would help me develop my career, and hopefully move in to a management role. With the academic knowledge I’ve gained, I want to make real changes to the housing sector.
Read Laura's story

Postgraduate admissions

If you have any questions about postgraduate study please contact us.