University pathways for international students 2020–21 Inverness 3rd 3rd Top 10 Aberdeen Welcome to INTO University Dundee Stirling in the UK and in the UK for in the UK and of Stirling – your pathway to † Glasgow Edinburgh 1st in Scotland Education 2nd in Scotland 1 hour to London from a degree from the University ** † Newcastle Edinburgh and Glasgow for Criminology for Marketing 40 mins by train from Glasgow, and of Stirling or another leading one hour from Manchester Edinburgh Scottish university. We give Top 15 Top 20 Top 20 Birmingham international students like London in the UK and in the UK and in the UK and you the opportunity to study 1st in Scotland top 5 in Scotland top 5 in Scotland in the world's most beautiful for Media Studies** for Business Studies** for Sports Science† * * Rough Guides 2019 country , with more world- ** The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 class universities per head † The Complete University Guide 2020 QS EXCELLENCE AWARD for At INTO University of Stirling, you will study a programme designed of the population than exclusively for international students and tailored to the requirements of PASSED TEACHING, the University. You’ll study in our modern Study Centre on campus, where 95% employability, internationalisation, anywhere else in the world. you’ll become part of the University community from the day you arrive. facilities and inclusiveness Choosing to study abroad is a big decision, but at INTO University of of which QS World University Rankings 2018 Stirling, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed at university and were ELIGIBLE 86% to progress beyond. Just take a look at our student success rates in 2017–18 to see how we've helped our students prepare for success! Passed: % of those who completed their pathway Eligible: % eligible to progress to the University Choose #INTOStirling and open up a lifetime of opportunities. of Stirling of those who passed 91% overall student satisfaction rate International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 1st in the UK 5th in the world for campus environment UK International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 Global International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 120+ nationalities are represented on campus “ With access to inspirational teachers and close industry links, our international students enjoy a life-changing PREPARED 2nd in experience that helps them Scotland to develop the practical Dedicated to providing its students with lifelong for international skills and knowledge that employability skills, the University of Stirling won’t just student experience are essential for future help you succeed academically, it will prepare you for Whatuni Student Choice employment.” your future career. With 20% of students from overseas, Awards 2019 Professor Gerry McCormac Stirling welcomes the world to its international Principal and Vice-Chancellor campus – and you will have a home here too. COMMITTED TO EMPLOYABILITY A GLOBAL CAMPUS FIVE-STAR TEACHING* The University of Stirling is committed With teaching and research partnerships The collaborative, research-led approach to equipping its students with career in more than 60 countries and a to teaching at the University of Stirling is management skills. With strong links multicultural campus representing more just one of the reasons why its students to global and local organisations, the than 120 nationalities, the University of love the way it teaches. Lectures here University has been awarded five-star Stirling is proud to welcome international are designed to inspire and motivate Top 5 in the UK excellence for employability*. students from around the world. Stirling's diverse community to succeed. Top 15 in the world DEVELOPING YOUR FUTURE AN IDEAL LOCATION FLEXIBLE LEARNING for careers services Motivated, confident and enterprising, The University's beautiful 330-acre You have the freedom to choose your UK International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 Stirling graduates stand out. All degree campus offers an unrivalled living and own path here. As an INTO University of Global International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 programmes are designed to help you learning environment. If you would like Stirling student, you can choose to enter build the skills you will need to develop to explore futher, the city of Stirling is a degree at the University of Stirling a clear career path and put you on only a short bus or taxi ride away and once you successfully complete your track for future success, while leading both Glasgow and Edinbrugh are in easy pathway programme, or you can apply academics will equip you with the reach by train. At Stirling, you'll have the to another leading Scottish university. specialist industry knowledge you'll need ideal combination of a peaceful learning This means that you can customise your to make an impact in your chosen field. space and the bright lights of the city. degree to your interests and passions. * QS World University Rankings 2018 20% of students are Iris Murdoch Building – Social Sciences National Wallace from overseas Monument Airthrey Castle Andrew Miller Building – Retail and food outlets INTO Campus Centre Accommodation Cottrell Building – Stirling Management School Top 5 – Natural Sciences Gannochy Swimming Pool Sports in the UK for Centre sports facilities Pathfoot Building – Arts and Humanities UK International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 – Health Sciences and Sport 4 | INTO University of Stirling 2020–21 www.intostudy.com/stirling | 5 PART OF OUR COMMUNITY The University of Stirling's breathtaking 330-acre campus is centred around a large loch and is home to the magnificent 18th-century Airthrey Castle. All the 91% student facilities you need here are a short walk from each satisfaction HERE TO SUPPORT YOU UNIVERSITY FACILITIES STUDENT SOCIAL LIFE other, so you won't need to go far to buy groceries, visit a doctor, or socialise with friends in a cool setting. for university From the moment you arrive, our You will also have access to many of the There’s more to campus life than just Student Services team will help you settle University's facilities, such as: studying – maintaining a work-life campus into life at Stirling. Services include: • 24/7 Library Study Zone balance is important for your success. YOUR INTO STUDY CENTRE environment • help with opening a bank account • Macrobert Arts Centre – enjoy live You will take part in an orientation and registering with a doctor music, comedy, drama and movies programme in your first week, which The INTO Centre is located at the centre of campus, so you will INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2019 will give you the chance to meet other • visa and immigration guidance • Sports Centre – a major £20 million become part of the University of Stirling community from the students. We will help you settle into life • extra support for students under development will make Stirling the day you arrive. This state-of-the-art building is equipped with at Stirling and show you around campus. the age of 18 go-to place for sports modern learning facilities and is where most of your classes facilities, featuring: During your time here, you can also: will take place, with many social spaces around the building to • 24-hour telephone helpline for • enjoy day trips and excursions unwind with friends and quiet places for independent study. out-of-hours questions – indoor cycling studio organised by the INTO Centre When you progress to the University of – fitness suite • join one of 120+ clubs and societies, Stirling, the support will continue at the – 50m swimming pool from comics, gaming and music, to friendly and welcoming Student Services – 9-hole golf course sports clubs15 and international societies Hub and the dedicated Careers and M – 400m athletics track IN Employability Service. • hire a sportsU hall or court to play T – tennis and squash courts basketball, squashE and tennis with S friends, or try a drop-in dance class • enjoy a drink from the juice bar or modern classrooms large lecture theatre academic counselling INTO Café and BIG a snack while watching live music TAIN SOPPING O AAN with interactive seating 110 students for rooms for one-to-one Restaurant serving STATION AIT at Venue, which transforms into an CAST whiteboards university-style classes student support international food RESTAANTS entertainment venue in the evening BAS • watch live sport, take part in a quiz or INTO University of Stirling students sing karaoke with friends at Studio have free membership to the NISIT University of Stirling Sports Centre O STIING NATIONA WAAC MONMNT LOC LOMON RESTAANTS 1 5 360 M I N tour U O TOWN T E S STIING BOWING CAST CIT I OT Take a virtual tour of CNT AT TAIN the campus, city and GAY STATION T PA STIING accommodation: T SPOTS IAG CINMA www.stir.ac.uk/virtualtour TISTS SOPPING CNT GASGOW INBURG (40MINS B TAIN 60MINS B TAIN 6 | INTO University of Stirling 2020–21 www.intostudy.com/stirling | 7 “The air is so fresh here, the campus ADVENTUROUS AT is amazing and my accommodation is a very good place to live. It's like Located in central Scotland, the vibrant and welcoming city of Stirling is the most a huge park for me. Every morning, affordable student city in the UK and has a large student population. Its quick rail HOME you can hear the birds and see the links to Glasgow and Edinburgh makes it the ideal location to go on an adventure. swans and ducks. I really love it here – the environment is so good.” INTO University of Stirling's safe student Lucina, China residences are on campus and close to the INTO Centre, meaning that you are just a five-minute walk away from your classes. SUPPORTING YOU EN SUITE CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION In the residences, you will find staff available 24/7 to Located on campus, your en suite bedroom is part offer support.