Mini Prospectus - University of Stirling

why Stirling?
Ten great reasons
01 | QUALITY OF CHOICE
Around 300 high quality degree combinations to create
the programme that will suit your strengths and help you
achieve your goals.
02 | LEADING RESEARCH
Three quarters of Stirling’s research was judged as
‘internationally excellent’ and ‘internationally recognised’ in
the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, 2008),
with 10 percent judged to be ‘world leading’. Many of our
academic departments are rated top in Scotland for research so
you’ll have access to cutting edge developments in your field.
03 | EXCELLENT PROSPECTS
94.6% of our graduates are in employment or further study
six months after graduation (Higher Education Statistics
Agency, 2009).
04 | LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Most of the bedrooms in our halls are networked and there
are wireless hubs throughout the campus – no excuse not to
stay in touch!
05 | STUNNING ENVIRONMENT
“Where else can you study on the shores of a loch, by an
18th-century castle, beneath rolling hills?” (The Guardian
University Guide)
06 | CENTRAL LOCATION
Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Highlands are all on your
doorstep – Stirling really is Scotland’s heart.
07 | FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
We’re medium-sized, based on a campus, highly residential,
with 80+ nationalities represented; there’s a great
community feel.
08 | CRACKING NIGHTLIFE
Stirling’s a friendly, buzzing and youthful city, with lots to do.
One in every five residents is a student.
09 | SUPERB SPORT
We have some of the finest facilities on a single site in the
UK. No wonder we’ve been named Scotland’s University for
Sporting Excellence.
10 | YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE IT
We know you will because a resounding 88% of students
were satisfied with their programme (National Student
Survey, 2009). We have also been voted The Sunday Times
Scottish University of the Year 2009/2010.
www.stir.ac.uk