University of Stirling

University in Stirling, Scotland University of StirlingTypePublicEstablished1967; 59 years ago (1967)AffiliationsAssociation of Commonwealth UniversitiesUniversities UKEndowment£1.87 million (2022)Budget£155.3 million (2021–22)ChancellorJack McConnellPrincipalGerry McCormacAdministrative staff1,872 Students11,750 (2024/25)Undergraduates8,700 (2024/25)Postgraduates3,045 (2024/25)LocationStirling, Scotland, UK56°08′45″N 3°55′10″W / 56.14583°N 3.91944°W / 56.14583; -3.91944Campus360 acres (1.5 km2) parkland campusColours Heritage green and Energy greenWebsitestir.ac.uk The University of Stirling (abbreviated as Stir or Shruiglea, in post-nominals; Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Sruighlea) is a public university in Stirling, Scotland, founded by a royal charter in 1967. It is located in the Central Belt of Scotland, built within the walled Airthrey Castle estate. The university campus is approximately 360 acres (145 hectares) in size, incorporating the Stirling University Innovation Park and the Dementia Centre. The campus is located in the foothills of the Ochil Hills. In 2002, the University of Stirling and the landscape of the Airthrey Estate was designated by th