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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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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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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.

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Kingston

scored higher in 0 categories

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11/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Kingston University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Kingston University and University of Glasgow both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Psychology (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,740 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 19 and Kingston University in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £31,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £22,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 14 and University of Glasgow in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#80
#801
THE World
#84
#67
Guardian UK
#12
1899
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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.

Kingston University

University of Glasgow

85.4%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
35.9%

International

International student share

390
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

50 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.

Kingston University

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Marketing, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General), Geography (General), Nursing (General), Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Clinical Specialities, Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemical Engineering, Human Resource Management.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £3,740 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.

Kingston University

University of Glasgow

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction79%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Teacher Training

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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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

Kingston University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,740 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 Kingston University and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Law, Management, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Economics, Information Systems & Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, Teacher Training, Computer Science, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Music and 38 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Glasgow better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £27,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Kingston University and 86% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing and 9 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 47 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Physics, English Literature and 39 more.

Ready to explore courses?

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

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses