Campus at the Foot of Volcanic Hills

The campus spreads across 330 acres of the historic Airthrey Estate in Scotland’s heartland, where an 18th-century castle designed by Robert Adam stands alongside Airthrey Loch and the ancient Hermitage Woods. Positioned two miles from Stirling—the Gateway to the Highlands—it places both Glasgow and Edinburgh within 50 minutes’ reach, making the university a perfect launch pad for exploring Scotland.

Stirling’s Position in Rankings

Holding a five-star QS Stars evaluation for teaching quality, employment outcomes, and infrastructure, this university delivers 96% graduate employment or further study rates within 15 months of completion. Research quality reaches similar heights, achieving 80% international excellence or global leadership status in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework—results that support its nomination for THE Awards’ esteemed annual university recognition, Worldwide Learning and Curricula

Students choose among 245 study programmes, including exclusive options like the MSc Human Rights Diplomacy in partnership with a UN Institute, BSc Data Analytics and AI, MSc in Finance Technology, and the world’s only Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology. This environment draws 140+ nationalities to campus, while University of Stirling’s growing footprint across China, Singapore, Oman, and throughout the UAE creates global career pathways.

World-Class Sport

Ranked #1 in the UK and top-five globally for sport, the campus features an Olympic pool, athletics tracks, 55+ sports clubs, and modern strength and conditioning facilities. Scotland’s national sporting institutes—SportScotland Institute of Sport, Triathlon Scotland, and Scottish Swimming—are also based here, which means students can train recreationally or prepare for international competition under professional conditions.