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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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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.

1/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Brunel University of London is ahead on scholarship.

Brunel University of London vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Glasgow both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Law. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £9,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 12 and University of Glasgow in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £32,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 12 and Brunel University of London in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#80
#401
THE World
#84
#69
Guardian UK
#12
1966
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

University of Glasgow

81.7%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
35.9%

International

International student share

373
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

47 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.

Brunel University of London

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Statistics, Information & Library Studies, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Chemical Engineering, Geography (General), Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Linguistics, Building & Construction, International Development, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Welsh Studies, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

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

Brunel University of London
£17,400
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £9,640 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.

Brunel University of London

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction65%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Brunel University of London

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

£14,750

Deadline: Aug 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

100%

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

Brunel University of London vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £9,640 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 Brunel University of London and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: History, Mathematics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, English Literature, Philosophy, Business Studies and 35 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Brunel University of London and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Brunel University of London lists 373 courses.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at University of Glasgow?

Brunel University of London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business Information Systems, English Studies, Anthropology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing and 7 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Brunel University of London?

University of Glasgow teaches 50 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies and 42 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses