Address: Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sports Science, Aquaculture, Social Sciences
The University of Stirling was founded in 1967 when Queen Elizabeth II signed its royal charter, following the Robbins Report on expanding access to higher education. It is based at Stirling in Scotland. The university appeared in Times Higher Education’s list of leading universities aged 50 or under in 2017.
Sport is a defining theme. The institution describes itself as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, and a sports centre costing £20 million opened on campus in 2020. Aquaculture is another research area at the university.
The university’s campus is at Stirling. Current enrolment figures, tuition fees and entry requirements are published on the university website and should be checked there for the latest year. Students interested in sport can look at programme pages in sport and exercise, while those drawn to aquaculture can read about it on the research pages. The sports facilities on the campus include the centre that opened in 2020.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with sports organisations (National Swimming Academy, Scottish Institute of Sport), aquaculture industry worldwide, and social policy bodies.
Research:
Research strengths in health and wellbeing, aquaculture (Institute of Aquaculture), environmental science, social sciences, and digital humanities.
Famous Alumnis:
Grace Dent, Iain Banks, Muffy Calder
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2000
Current students***:
14000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
90000
Pros
Beautiful campus environment, strong in sports science and aquaculture, good student experience ratings.
Cons
Smaller city location, may not appeal to those seeking a large urban environment.
Best For
Students interested in sports science, aquaculture, environmental studies, or social sciences, in a unique and scenic campus setting.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was the university established?
It was established in 1967 when Queen Elizabeth II signed the royal charter. It arrived after the Robbins Report encouraged wider access to higher education.
Which report preceded the foundation?
The Robbins Report backed wider access to higher education, and the royal charter followed in 1967. Stirling was among the new universities of that period.
Why is the university linked with sport?
It describes itself as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, a title shown on its own pages. A £20 million sports centre opened on campus in 2020.
What is distinctive about its research?
Aquaculture is an established research area at the university, and its own history pages present it as a research strength.
In which part of Scotland is the campus?
The campus is at Stirling in Scotland. Applicants can find travel and location details on the university website.
Has it been recognised among young universities?
Times Higher Education named it among the top universities aged 50 or under in 2017. That list covers institutions founded in the last half century.
How can applicants find fees and entry grades?
Each course page on the university website lists entry requirements and tuition fees. The relevant page for the applicant's home country should be read closely.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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