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4.03.73.4759 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.
Everyone is quite friendly and the location is wonderful--the only improvements I would recommend would be slightly more study space, as it can get quite crowded at times.
The lecturers and staff at Stirling University are very supportive and kind, which definitely helps my student experience at the uni! The campus is also really nice. Stirling Uni also lets you pick your timetable (e.g. which module seminars you want to attend), unlike some other unis, so I like to fit all of my classes into 3 days, so I get most of the week off. Although parking could be improved, finding an empty parking space feels impossible unless you get there early.
The campus is amazing, however the town itself is boring. It's conveniently located between edinburgh and glasgow however which is great for travelling.
The University of Stirling has a beautiful campus where taking a walk break from studying can really make the difference. It also has a great, small community with lots of societies and a voice for academic reps - whose students get awards with in events being held. Additionally, the lecturers really care about us and give us the support we need. However, as a Cell Biology student, it does not feel as if the University is very “stemy”, it has a lack of labs held and emphasises marine biology when most people on my course are not interested in that at all. On top of this, we do not have any closed books exams, which make people less motivated to learn the material and open the doors for people to cheat - which is not, in my opinion, a good way for people to be assessed or learn. Moreover, it does not feel like there are many places to go and study - the university itself is quite small.
The beautiful campus and environment makes studying at Stirling really special, as it has such a welcoming and inspiring feel to it. Being on campus makes studying all the more enjoyable and is aesthetically pleasing / motivating. In terms of improvement, I would personally suggest more seating, OR, having rules that one person cannot sit at a whole booth / table, as there seems to be lots of singular people taking up a lot of seating space and then large groups are left standing... idk if this can even be done but just a suggestion!
As a mature student who lives quite far away, I am rarely on campus. Still, when I do venture onto campus, I feel a part of a lovely community of academics and scholars of like-minded constitution. The loch is beautiful (my husband proposed to me while walking around it), and we spent many an evening during COVID walking around it to get out of the house. Thus, I have many fond memories of the campus unrelated to my studies. This is my 6th year at Stirling, having also completed the access course there in 2020, and I would recommend it to anyone. It's a lovely university with supportive staff and a great community feel, nice food outlets, a cinema, and an award-winning sports complex. Graduating at Stirling was a lovely experience too. Overall, I've loved my time here and will be a proud alumnus of the uni.
Student support could do with more funding to hire more staff as many students struggle with mental health problems. Campus and facilities are all in one area and very useful.
18-24 years
First gen student
Good mental health support, great teaching and inclusivity! Possibly more support for commuting students?
The campus is great and so beautiful, and the sports facilities are great too. The teaching is okay, although there are a few GREAT lectures, but the students' union is kind of meh and doesn't really do much, and a big part of it has been closed for like three years now.
18-24 years
First gen student
Strong student support for any issues you may face. Very nice campus, well-maintained, as well as facilities such as loan computers easy to access. Recent issues with housing, including mould and infestations, have been reported in the student bulletin, though.
Great campus, faculty staff are amazing. Student discontent at VP wages -a lot of “greedy Gerry” going about
I received award for highest marks in class test in front of class that was best moment for me. I don't know about worst but i haven't got any friends as didn't join any community.
I would enjoy to see more student support, especially as a first year student who has come straight from school. Personally I feel like we are just thrown straight into the deep end without anyone regularly checking up with you.
18-24 years
Beautiful campus from the outside, lovely local walks. Friendly and welcoming staff in the uni, great lecturers and support from the uni also. The location is good for commuters with cars however it is not great for those who travel in via public transport due to it not being in city centre. The car parking is terrible and there are not nearly enough spaces which is frustrating
A beautiful campus, set in a beautiful part of Scotland. The facilities are great and the support of faculty, no matter how small the issue may be, really sets them apart as an amazing place to further ones education.
Campus environment is phenomenal, and all members of staff are incredibly helpful no matter the circumstances.
I think tha campus is great! The activities are really nice! For improvements I would say maybe get more diversified food choices, especially for international students.
My accommodation in very nice location in camp there is a big lake surrounded by camp and greenery views
4.2
Student union is a bit invisible but overall a good place to study. Student support is generally good and assignment extentions/accomodations are readily available and regularly promoted both by the university and individual members of staff. Great facilities—helped by the fact that both campus central and the sports centre were recently redeveloped at the start of the decade. Stirling is a great place to live and study too.
Subject facilities N/A as most study is reading and independent thinking. Overall good teaching quality helped by engaged, passionate staff. Contact hours are low, with only 2 classes per week per module. While this is good (it leaves a lot of time for a life outside of Uni) it can sometimes lead to a sense of displacement with so much free time and such little time spent engaging with teaching. Content is generally interesting and engaging.
Great location (off campus, Bridge of Allan) and a nice little estate for students. Since it is so open, though, we have had some issues with vandals particularly young children playing around on the street and kicking doors which can feel a little unsafe. The houses are quite old and maintenance issues have been frequent and not always addressed in a timely fashion but do get sorted eventually. Wifi has had no issues. Good prices. Was placed with a friend because we applied together.