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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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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Durham

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses). Durham University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship.

Durham University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Durham University and University of Glasgow both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being History, Management and Law. Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £15,340 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Durham University is higher in 23 and University of Glasgow in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £44,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, against £29,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 16 and University of Glasgow in 5, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#85
QS World
#80
#175
THE World
#84
#6
Guardian UK
#12
1832
Established
1451
Yes
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.

Durham University

University of Glasgow

90.7%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.6%
35.9%

International

International student share

278
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

102
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.

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Durham University

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Ancient Languages, English Language, Music, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biotechnology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical Specialities, Forensic Science, Marketing, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Durham University

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

Durham University
£31,000
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

Durham University
£30,500
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £15,340 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.

Durham University

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Classical Studies

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Archaeology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction100%

  • Philosophy

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

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

Durham University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is Durham University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £15,340 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 Durham University and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: History, Management, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Classical Studies, Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Archaeology and 31 more.

Is Durham University or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Durham University and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Durham University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Durham University lists 278 courses.

What can you study at Durham University but not at University of Glasgow?

Durham University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including General Engineering, Anthropology, Natural Sciences, Biology, English Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate and 3 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Durham University?

University of Glasgow teaches 54 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design, Scottish Gaelic, French, German & Scandinavian Studies and 46 more.

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Durham University278 courses · 102 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses