University of Stirling Courses and Fees 2026

For international students, the selected University of Stirling undergraduate programmes have annual tuition fees ranging from £20,000 (₹25.56 lakh) to £23,700 (₹30.29 lakh). Computing Science is at the higher end at £23,700, while the other listed courses cost £20,000 per year for 2027/28.

• For 2026/27, PG tuition is £24,300 (INR 31.56 Lakhs).
• UG tuition is £23,700 (INR 30.29 Lakhs) per year.
• Estimated monthly living expenses: £991.80 (INR 1.29 Lakhs) to £1,466.96 (INR 1.91 Lakhs). 

University halls come first because published rent includes electricity and Wi-Fi; private sharing adds separate bills and deposits. Private Stirling sharing averages £512.50 (INR 66,558) monthly, plus £85 (INR 11,039) utilities and £13.10 (INR 1,701) broadband. The Postgraduate India Scholarship can reduce that average budget to INR 41.63 Lakhs before visa, deposits, and travel.

Exchange rate used: £1 = INR 129.87 in September 2026.

Review:

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University of Stirling Tuition Fees by Programme

The University of Stirling’s selected programmes span a broad tuition range for international students, with undergraduate fees starting at £20,000 (around ₹25.56 lakh) per year and postgraduate fees reaching £24,300 (around ₹31.56 lakh). The tables below highlight the annual tuition costs for popular UG and PG courses for the 2027 intakes.

University of Stirling Postgraduate Fees

The table below highlights the international tuition fees for selected University of Stirling postgraduate programmes for the January 2027 and September 2027 intakes. Most of these full-time courses are priced at £24,300 (around ₹31.54 lakh) for international students.

University of Stirling Undergraduate Fees

For the selected University of Stirling undergraduate programmes, annual international tuition fees range from £20,000 to £23,700. Most of the listed courses cost £20,000 per year, while Computing Science is priced at £23,700 annually for the 2027/28 academic year.

Cost of Living in Stirling for Indian Students

Stirling living expenses run from £991.80 (INR 1.29 Lakhs) to £1,466.96 (INR 1.91 Lakhs) monthly, including accommodation and essentials. The University of Stirling publishes these 2026/27 figures and lists halls before private housing.

Private Housing Near Stirling for Indian Students

Private sharing starts with a published average of £512.50 (INR 66,558) monthly before separate bills.

Source: University of Stirling accommodation and living-cost pages.

University of Stirling Scholarships for Indian Students

University of Stirling scholarships can reduce PG tuition by £7,000 (INR 9.09 Lakhs). The UG award gives £2,500 (INR 3.25 Lakhs) yearly. Automatic awards need no separate form, while the Vice Chancellor’s award requires a scholarship application.

University of Stirling Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

University of Stirling sets the tuition deposit in each offer letter. The confirmed scholarship route uses £1,000 (INR 1.30 Lakhs). The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) follows an unconditional offer, deposit payment, and required pre-CAS checks. The deposit counts toward tuition and is normally non-refundable, except for published mitigating circumstances or insufficient CAS numbers.

Source: University of Stirling tuition payment, CAS, and accommodation payment pages.

Methods of payment:

• Bank transfer or telegraphic transfer through Flywire, the university’s named international payment provider.
• Online debit or credit card, excluding American Express.
• Forex card, after checking card limits and permitted transaction types.
• Education-loan disbursement, coordinated with the offer deadline and tuition schedule.

Steps to pay the tuition fee for international students:

1. Accept the conditional or unconditional offer.
2. Pay the required tuition deposit and complete the pre-CAS checks.
3. Receive the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) after university checks.
4. Pay the remaining PG balance through four instalments every two months after enrolment.
5. Keep every payment receipt for the visa file.

Also read: UK Student Visa requirements for Indian Students 

Undergraduate students can use two equal instalments or the published monthly payment plan.

Hidden Costs of Studying at University of Stirling

• January 2027 PG accommodation applications open in October 2026, with a 51-week contract and £300 rent prepayment (INR 38,961).
• The Student Visa application fee is £558 (INR 72,467) for an application outside the United Kingdom (UK).
• The full IHS for an 18-month charge is £1,164 (INR 1.51 Lakhs), paid upfront with the visa application.
• United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires £10,539 (INR 13.69 Lakhs) maintenance evidence for up to nine months outside London. This is proof, not an extra fee.
• Private landlords may request deposits up to two months' rent, based on their tenancy terms.
• IELTS retakes add the test provider’s charge, and Stirling publishes no universal retake amount.
• Bank transfers can add sending and receiving charges beyond the tuition payment.

Cash Needed Before Arrival: MSc Business Analytics

MSc Business Analytics needs at least £3,022 (INR 3.92 Lakhs) before arrival on the hall route.

The private comparison uses the university’s £512.50 (INR 66,558) average rent as a two-month deposit basis.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

For January 2027, the Postgraduate India Scholarship offers the largest confirmed saving, £7,000 (INR 9.09 Lakhs).

• University halls include electricity and Wi-Fi, so compare the £399.80 (INR 51,922) lower hall rate with private bills.
• A Student Visa can permit up to 20 work hours weekly during term time, subject to visa conditions.
• Section 80E of India’s Income-tax Act may deduct qualifying education-loan interest; confirm eligibility with a tax adviser.
• MSc Big Data costs £12,700 (INR 16.49 Lakhs), saving £11,600 (INR 15.06 Lakhs) against the £24,300 (INR 31.56 Lakhs) band. Choose it only when its curriculum matches the target role.
• The Graduate Route lasts 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates retain three years.

Source: University of Stirling scholarship, accommodation and visa pages; GOV.UK work and Graduate Route guidance.