SI-UK is visiting universities across the UK to get a behind the scenes look into the impressive support they provide for international students. Our ‘Discover UK Universities’ Series provides prospective international students with an insight into locations, accommodation, facilities, faculties, and international office support, allowing you to hear directly from students and academics at some of the UK's leading institutions.
We visited the impressive campus of University of Stirling - Join a truly global community. With over 140 nationalities on campus, The University of Stirling offers a diverse and multicultural student experience. More than 30% of students are from overseas and the University has partnerships in 65+ countries. The thriving International Society means you can make friends easily. The University of Stirling is also 1st in the UK and top 3 in the world for campus environment (International Student Barometer (ISB) 2022). After you graduate, you’ll join a community of 100,000+ alumni in more than 160 countries.
At the University of Stirling 96% of graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020-21, HESA). With courses designed to improve your employable skills, as well as give you an internationally recognised qualification. Equipping you with life-long career management skills, many of the courses offer hands-on experience and unique opportunities to work with industries across the globe.
The city of Stirling is a small city framed by beautiful natural environments and green space. It has been rated by The Complete University Guide 2023 as the safest student city in Scotland.
Located in central Scotland, Stirling has great transport links to the rest of the country: both Edinburgh and Glasgow are only 45 minutes away by road or rail. Living costs in Stirling are also relatively affordable compared to other cities in Scotland and the UK.
