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Glasgow · QS World #80
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
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Glasgow
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Glasgow leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs University of Glasgow at a glance
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and University of Glasgow both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Drama & Theatre. Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts offers 29 courses across 5 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,800 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £12,640 a year cheaper.
In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is higher.
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
4 countries · 60.9% international
- 🇨🇳China28.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.1%
- 🇮🇹Italy7.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.1%
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
Subjects
5 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Glasgow
Music
2 coursesTypical fee £37,460 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Design & Fashion
14 coursesTypical fee £21,620 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Drama & Theatre
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Creative Arts (General)
Marketing
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
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £21,620
- University of Glasgow
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.
Postgraduate
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £27,800
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
University of Glasgow is about £12,640 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Glasgow
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00091%Satisfaction71%
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
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FAQ
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs University of Glasgow: common questions
Is Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,800 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £12,640 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 Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and University of Glasgow?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General) and Marketing.
Does Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or University of Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts lists 29 courses.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts?
University of Glasgow teaches 92 subject areas that Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages and 84 more.
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