The University of Stirling founded in 1967, in Stirling, Scotland. The original vision for the university at its inception, reflecting the national zeitgeist of expanding the University sector, was to provide higher education for people from all walks of life, encouraging them to fulfil their academic potential. The legacy of this egalitarian approach to education continues to permeate the University today, with some 92.2% of undergraduates enter...
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The University of Stirling founded in 1967, in Stirling, Scotland. The original vision for the university at its inception, reflecting the national zeitgeist of expanding the University sector, was to provide higher education for people from all walks of life, encouraging them to fulfil their academic potential. The legacy of this egalitarian approach to education continues to permeate the University today, with some 92.2% of undergraduates entering from state schools or further education.
The main campus is situated around 2 miles (3 km) from the centre of Stirling, but is much closer to the town of Bridge of Allan. It was formerly the estate of the Robert Adam-designed Airthrey Castle, which the University has retained and incorporated into the campus as teaching facilities and offices. It is regularly described as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, and nestles at the foot of Abbey Craig and the Ochil Hills in 300 acres (1.2 km²) of grounds centred around the 18th...
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