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Glasgow · QS World #80
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Glasgow
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Glasgow leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of Glasgow at a glance
Arden University and University of Glasgow both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Management, Psychology (General) and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
University of Glasgow
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
Subjects
13 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arden University
University of Glasgow
Management
3 coursesFee not available
39 coursesTypical fee £15,160 (PG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesFee not available
32 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
32 coursesTypical fee £29,360 (PG)
Information Systems & Data Science
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
27 coursesFee not available
Economics
1 courseFee not available
23 coursesTypical fee £22,260 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
16 coursesFee not available
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Public Health & Epidemiology
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Accounting
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Only at Arden University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Minerva Scholarships
£22,000
Deadline: N/A
Excellence Bursaries
100%
Deadline: N/A
Travel Bursaries
£50
Deadline: N/A
School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of Glasgow: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Glasgow?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Management, Psychology (General), Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing and 1 more.
Does Arden University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Glasgow?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that University of Glasgow does not, including Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Arden University?
University of Glasgow teaches 84 subject areas that Arden University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Teacher Training and 76 more.
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