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Doncaster
Glasgow · QS World #230
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/5
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
Strathclyde
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Strathclyde leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Strathclyde at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Strathclyde both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Education Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: DN Colleges Group is about £10,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: DN Colleges Group is about £17,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde 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 £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Strathclyde in 0.
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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Strathclyde
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Strathclyde
86 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇮🇳India31%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🌐Kuwait4.4%
- 🇺🇸United States4.1%
- 🌐Oman3.8%
Subjects
19 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 Strathclyde
Teacher Training
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £20,950 (UG)
Education Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesFee not available
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,950 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £30,950 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,950 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £30,950 (UG)
Social Policy & Public Policy
Building & Construction
Design & Fashion
Biomedical Sciences
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sociology & Criminology
Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing.
Only at DN Colleges Group
Only at University of Strathclyde
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 Strathclyde
- £22,750
DN Colleges Group is about £10,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Strathclyde
- £30,250
DN Colleges Group is about £17,750 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 Strathclyde
Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£31,00096%Satisfaction93%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£25,50098%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£29,00088%Satisfaction81%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00091%Satisfaction87%Social Policy & Public Policy
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction89%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500100%Satisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction91%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
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DN Colleges Group vs University of Strathclyde: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Strathclyde cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: DN Colleges Group is about £10,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: DN Colleges Group is about £17,750 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 Strathclyde?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Teacher Training, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion and 7 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at DN Colleges Group and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?
University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Strathclyde?
DN Colleges Group teaches 7 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Animal Science, Business Information Systems, English Literature and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Strathclyde teaches 48 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Law, English Studies, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Accounting and 40 more.
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