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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Glasgow both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being History, Management and Mathematics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 21 and Bristol, UWE in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 17 and University of Glasgow in 12.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#761
QS World
#80
#601
THE World
#84
#66
Guardian UK
#12
1969
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

University of Glasgow

86%
86.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£31,400
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
35.9%

International

International student share

257
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
4

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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

Subjects

48 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.

Bristol, UWE

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Education Studies, English Language, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Planning & Housing, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Glasgow

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.

Undergraduate

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
University of Glasgow
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Bristol, UWE

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    99%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Glasgow

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

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £1,090 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Bristol, UWE and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: History, Management, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Information Systems & Data Science, Economics, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), English Literature and 36 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Bristol, UWE and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of Glasgow?

Bristol, UWE teaches 24 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Architecture, Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science, Journalism and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of Glasgow teaches 49 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design, Music and 41 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses