Ten Reasons for Making the University of Stirling your First Choice
1. A First-class Education
The University has a strong reputation for the quality of its degree programmes. Half of our academic departments are rated top in Scotland for research* and overall Stirling is in the top 20 in the UK for Teaching Assessment**. Varied methods of assessment are used in all courses, ensuring that teaching is student-focused, developing a range of skills which are highly valuable in the modern workplace.
* Times Higher Education Supplement, 2004
** Times Higher Education Supplement, 2005
2. Excellent Career Opportunities
Graduate employment rates are consistently high: the University was recently rated 3rd in the UK for graduate employability (
The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2006). The
Post Study: working in the UK scheme provides help to students wanting to develop their career in the UK after graduation.
3. Superb Environment
"Traditionally one of Scotland's top universities,
Stirling's campus is located in 310 acres of stunning countryside. Where else can you study on the shores of a loch, by an 18th century castle, beneath rolling hills?" (
The Guardian newspaper, 2003). As a bonus, the
city of Stirling is only a ten minute bus ride from the campus, and the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow can be reached in under one hour.
4. An International Place of Learning
Stirling is proud of its diverse international community and extends a warm welcome to students from all countries and of all nationalities. There are currently students and staff from 80 countries living and working together on campus.
5. Friendly Atmosphere
Many students comment on the friendly atmosphere when they visit the University. As a medium-sized, campus-based University, with many students living on site, Stirling has a strong community feel.
6. Guaranteed Accommodation
As an international student at Stirling you are guaranteed a place in
University-managed accommodation throughout your studies. During your first year you will be located in one of the campus Halls of Residence; living together with other students of the University, just a few minutes on foot from all campus facilities, you will quickly make friends and feel at home.
7. Advanced Information Technology
Wireless hubs are located around the campus, and most study bedrooms are networked, so you can access all the University
IT services (e.g. library catalogue, course notes, printers and filestore) and the internet. There is also a student PC support service.
8. Excellent Support Network
We want you to feel a valued and supported member of the University community. The team at the International Study Centre, and the wider University staff are dedicated to providing any
assistance, information or advice you need to ensure that your time at Stirling is happy and productive.
9. Great for Sport
Stirling is one of the leading universities in the UK for sport. The campus has some of the finest
sports facilities on a single site in the country, including the National Swimming Academy and the Gannochy National Tennis Centre. The campus is also home to the Scottish Institute of Sport and the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland.
10. Nightlife
A range of venues provides a
social focus for the University. Socialise in Glow, the campus nightclub, or relax and unwind in the Studio bar. In the centre of
Stirling there is a wide selection of dining and entertainment venues; everything you would expect in a vibrant, modern city.
