Welcome to University of Stirling

Join a friendly community that welcomes students from all over the world, on the beautiful University of Stirling campus. A wide range of flexible programmes allow you to tailor your studies and follow a unique path to graduation and beyond.

  • Top 40 university in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2019).
  • Almost three quarters of the University's research is rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
  • 97% of undergraduate alumni are in employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2017).
  • 99% student satisfaction for feeling safe and secure (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2018).
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QS excellence award for teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities and inclusiveness (QS Stars University Ratings 2018)
1st in the UK 5th in the world for campus environment (International Student Barometer 2018)
120+ nationalities are represented on campus
91 percent overall student satisfaction

Your course options

Our courses are designed to prepare you for studying in the UK. We offer the following pathways:


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Your INTO Centre

The modern INTO Centre on the University of Stirling's campus is where most of your learning will take place. If you need a quiet place to study or somewhere to work on a group project, there are so many study spaces for you to take advantage of here.

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Exterior view in the evening of the INTO Centre at University of Stirling
Exterior view of INTO Centre on a sunny day with international students outside
Inside the INTO Centre with view of the staircase
Inside INTO Centre showing staircase and cafe with international students
View of INTO Centre lecture hall with a class taking place
Learning Resource Centre with international students using computers
View of main entrance to the INTO Centre with international students outside

Life In Stirling

The University of Stirling is situated in the vibrant, cultural and scenic city of Stirling in Scotland, UK. Stirling is a wonderful place to live and study, voted the safest city in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2017).

Rich with culture and surrounded by beautiful, dramatic countryside, the city centre is less than two miles from campus – just a 15-minute bus journey away. Here, you'll find stunning architecture, great shopping opportunities and plenty of entertainment options. As the city is so close to the countryside, Stirling is the perfect choice for adventurers.

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7 reasons why studying in Scotland is amazing

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Psychology student Meryem from Turkey, who recently completed her studies at INTO University of Stirling blogs, about why she loves studying in Scotland.

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Dedicated support while you study

Worried about studying in the UK? There’s no need to be! Our dedicated teams are on-hand every step of the way. From helping you set up a bank account and renewing your visa, to support with your university applications, you name it – we can help!

How we'll support you
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There are drop-in sessions after class, so if you don’t understand anything, you always get support. I took advantage of these for my Maths module. They gave me such helpful tips... and I ended up with 90%! The staff make it like home here. If you need any academic help or if you're homesick, you can go to them.

Firdaus from Pakistan

Your accommodation

Live alongside both UK and other international students in our on-campus residences. Shared living areas are the perfect place to relax after class, and why not cook meals from home for your friends in the shared kitchen?

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On-campus en suite room at INTO University of Stirling

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