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Leeds
Glasgow · QS World #80
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 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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Leeds Arts
scored higher in 0 categories
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Glasgow
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University does not lead in any category where both have data.
Leeds Arts University vs University of Glasgow at a glance
Leeds Arts University and University of Glasgow both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Drama & Theatre. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,140 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 4 and Leeds Arts University in 0. The widest gap is in Creative Arts (General): £19,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, against £24,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 2 and Leeds Arts University in 1.
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.
Leeds Arts University
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.
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
Subjects
8 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Glasgow
Design & Fashion
22 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Music
4 coursesTypical fee £18,450 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
2 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Film Production & Cinematography
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,540 (PG)
Creative Writing
Business & Management (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Marketing
Only at Leeds Arts University
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
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
- University of Glasgow
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
University of Glasgow is about £3,140 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Glasgow
Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction71%Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£23,00065%Satisfaction95%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£23,00065%Satisfaction85%Creative Arts (General)
£19,500Salary (3 years)£24,00098%SatisfactionNo data
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
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Leeds Arts University vs University of Glasgow: common questions
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,140 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 Leeds Arts University and University of Glasgow?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General) and Marketing.
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Glasgow better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, and £24,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Arts University and 71% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Arts University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at University of Glasgow?
Leeds Arts University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing and Crafts & Applied Arts.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Leeds Arts University?
University of Glasgow teaches 89 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages and 81 more.
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