University of Stirling
speciality: Management

This University is where i found lifelong friends, friends who are there for me through tough times. University is not just all about learning, but finding where you belong, the peers that you interact with and the community that you build throughout the semesters. In terms of education, University of Stirling did a pretty good job. Their curriculum and teachings were spot on. I can confidently say that I have learned something throughout the learning process. Campus can improve though in terms of facilities. I would love for them to have their sports facilities indoors considering how hot UAE can get. Other than that, I had a pretty good first year as a BSc Management student.

Stirling is a really small town so it is important to consider before moving here.
The Uni is really good in terms of sport offerings and the level at which you can train. If you’re an athlete you should definitely consider Stilring University!
It is a really great university also for environmental science and marine biology, with good teachers that are enthusiastic about their jobs.

During the course of my academic studies at the University of Stirling I have multiple times found myself struggling in applying the knowledge learned during the course of the semester to the final assessments. This is because courses are reduced to one/two assignments, which cover only 1/8-2/8 of what has been delivered during lessons and classes, which I believe is particularly counterproductive for students, who are not stimulated to be regular and constant in their continuous studying. I have experienced this issue in first person, since I have never been motivated enough by my teachers to do my best and to show my knowledge, since most of classes only revolve around lectures and seminars, which most people skip most of the times.

I like the school environment and the fact that there are many spaces to study. I also like how much care is taken to ensure that students have all they need to study. The drawback for me is that there are not as many jobs in Stirling like there are in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Friendly Environment and beautiful campus, the university is very responsive to the students
in any concerns and high-class teaching with global exposure, multicultural student experience. Great career support.

I had a decent experience at the University of Stirling. Academically lecturers were generally supportive and willing to help. The campus is great although it was in construction for most of my time there. The city is very student friendly and not too expensive and is very much a Uni city. A negative would be the sports teams where there was a lack of professionalism and care unless it was the top teams that would represent the university such as sports scholars.

The University of Stirling benefits from its beautiful location with the entire campus spread across green hills, a Loch and the Wallace Monument peeking in the back scene. However, the buildings from the inside are a mixture of modern and old architecture which are quite hard to navigate through especially as first-year students (even speaking from a third-year perspective!).
I am happy with the flexibility that this degree gives me as during my years most of my modules were entirely up to me, meaning that I could of chosen politics even when studying a business course. This could be quite misleading at the same time though, as the first two years go by without really grounding a homogenous knowledge, making me wonder whether I will be practically suitable for the career that I am pursuing (and not only technically).
The Student Union is great – if you manage to keep up with it and get involved. Many students unfortunately are not very aware of all the great opportunities and events that the union provides because the website and communication means/strategies are quite limited or not developed enough. However, the University is quite small and it’s easy to find out what’s coming or what you missed by walking through the main corridor – which leads you to the student union bar, a solid 10/10 food and drink wise.
On the bright side, the University is vastly international with a third of its student being from overseas (including myself!), which is great. Whether for an international or local students, you will find the support that you need, boosting these brilliant years!

My overall uni experience was very positive. I met my partner of 6 years there and still hang out with the close group of friends I made there. I really enjoyed the chance to do a joint degree in Business and Psychology. I liked that the assignments were few big assignments rather than many little ones. I liked having seminars and workshops where group work could be done. I really enjoyed the social life as well, I joined many clubs, societies and sports. I felt like the gym facilities could have been better though, they’ve improved since I graduated but at the time the gym was in a makeshift container. Also, more healthy vegetarian food options on campus would have been nice. I had the opportunity to do an internship at my university as well which was really good.

I would recommend it because it’s very flexible and engaging. The professors are very good at explaining matters and content, as well as very open to confrontation and help in the assignments. The atmosphere is very enjoyable

Having spent 4 years studying at Stirling University, plus an additional year abroad in Spain, I’d definitely recommend it to prospective students.

With regards to the course itself, I had a really good experience in the majority of my modules and lecturers were friendly and helpful. Stirling uni is good as it offers flexibility and variety within your course, allowing you to take different routes and even change degrees if you begin to enjoy a certain subject more. My particular course allowed me to study 3 different subject areas – business, Spanish and law. I believe Stirling is the only uni that allows students studying a language to spend 2 periods abroad. I took a gap year between years 3 & 4, which was arranged through the uni, to teach English in Spain but also spent 1 semester of year 3 studying at a Spanish uni.

The modern library offers a comfortable and quiet environment to study and work on coursework. There is a wide range of resources easily available to borrow. The only criticism is that you sometimes struggle to get a seat if you arrive at busy times of the day due to a lack of private tables. There is also study zone which is open 24/7, providing more space to work.

The campus is a huge selling point. It’s one of the prettiest in the country which is a nice way to spend a study break, walking round the lake. The facilities on campus are also really good. There’s a supermarket, bank, pharmacy, chapel, bar, nightclub, cafes etc.

Stirling as a city is a great place to live as a student due to its size, variety of restaurants and pubs, as well as fun (and cheap!) weekly nightlife. Your choice of student accommodation is either very old or very expensive. Although I lived in one of the oldest and cheapest in my 1st year, I still thoroughly enjoyed my time there as it was full of likeminded students, it was a fun experience. I’d recommend students to move out in their 1st year, it’s the best way to make friends. The new accommodation is very modern and lovely inside, but quite pricey.

There are countless extra curricular activities available, from clubs and societies to sports teams.

Overall, a great place to live and study for your undergraduate degree. Definitely recommend!