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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Glasgow

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.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Glasgow

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Glasgow at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Glasgow both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, English Literature and Education Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: DN Colleges Group is about £2,660 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 5 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £32,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and University of Glasgow in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
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THE World
#84
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Guardian UK
#12
2017
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.

DN Colleges Group

University of Glasgow

92.2%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.9%

International

International student share

72
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Glasgow

    121 countries · 35.9% international

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

    Subjects

    21 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Glasgow

    Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mental Health Nursing.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Glasgow
    No data

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

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Glasgow
    £15,160

    DN Colleges Group is about £2,660 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Glasgow

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      96%Satisfaction92%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      84%Satisfaction91%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      88%Satisfaction65%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction71%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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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

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Glasgow: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: DN Colleges Group is about £2,660 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Glasgow?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Teacher Training, English Literature, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and 9 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Glasgow better for Teacher Training?

    Teacher Training graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £32,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at DN Colleges Group and 92% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

    University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Glasgow?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 5 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business Information Systems, Fine Art and General Engineering.

    What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of Glasgow teaches 76 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages and 68 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses