University Of Stirling
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC011159
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- June 7, 1965
- Legal form
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Address
- Address
- Stirling Campus
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Contact
- Website
stir.ac.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education'
The university is set up to teach and examine students and help promote world leading research which in turn has a positive impact on the economy, environment and society in local, national and global areas. This is done by having an extensive course portfolio which is taught by dedicated staff who are committed to delivering an excellent teaching and learning experience and are driven to create a culture and environment based on fairness, equality, cultural diversity, inclusion and respect. Our researchers are responding to the increasingly complex challenges facing society and our scientists work with governments and various organisations to provide tangible evidence-based solutions.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The University shall be a body for the purposes of teaching, examining and the promotion of research and shall, subject to the provisions of this Our Charter and the Statutes of the University, have the following objects and powers:- (a) To provide instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others, and to make provision for research and for the preservation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the University may determine. (b) To prescribe in its Ordinances the conditions under which persons may be admitted as students of the University or of any particular course of study provided by the University. (c) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions to persons who shall have pursued a course of study approved by the University and shall have passed the examinations or other tests prescribed by the University. (d) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees to any persons who hold office in the University or who shall have carried on research therein. (e) To grant Diplomas, Certificates or other academic distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved by the University under conditions laid down by the University in its Statutes or Ordinances. (f) To grant to approved persons, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Honorary Degrees or other academic distinctions. (g) To accept the examinations and periods of study passed by students of the University at other Universities or places of learning as equivalent to such examination and periods of study in the University as the Academic Council of the University may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance at any time.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Stirling
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £176,200,000 | £174,954,000 | 2,249 |
| July 31, 2024 | £179,133,000 | £123,265,000 | 2,388 |
| July 31, 2023 | £169,700,000 | £151,212,000 | 3,418 |
| July 31, 2022 | £155,255,000 | £168,687,000 | 3,110 |
| July 31, 2021 | £124,478,000 | £112,948,000 | 2,772 |
Linked charities
- University of Stirling Students' Union (SC023788)