University of Stirling Rankings 2026

The University of Stirling 2026 rankings show it to be a well-balanced, research-oriented and sustainable university. According to the University of Stirling Rankings 2026, it is in the 501–600 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) global rankings, which indicates its international presence and academic prestige.

In the Complete University Guide, Stirling is ranked 51st in the UK, where it is ranked top in several subjects, including education, mass communication, paramedic science and social policy, or in the top fifty in Scotland. In the Guardian University Guide, it also has very good rankings in specific subjects, such as criminology (1st in Scotland), economics and journalism.

Stirling sets a special example in sustainability and social impact, it is in the global top 200 universities for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in THE Impact Rankings and is ranked in the top 100 for several SDGs (e.g. food security, equality, water development).

It also has a 5-star QS Stars rating, which highlights its teaching, employability, global connections and academic quality. It also ranks mid-high in the Webometrics rankings for global visibility and academic presence.

Overall, the University of Stirling is set to emerge in 2026 as a university where high-quality teaching, research impact and social responsibility combine to create an engaging, progressive and meaningful learning environment for students.