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Liverpool · THE World #1501
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.
2/8
Liverpool Hope
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Glasgow
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Glasgow leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Liverpool Hope University vs University of Glasgow at a glance
Liverpool Hope University and University of Glasgow both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being History, Sociology & Criminology and Drama & Theatre. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £1,340 a year cheaper.
Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 22 and Liverpool Hope University in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £34,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 16 and University of Glasgow in 9, with 4 about level.
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.
Liverpool Hope 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.
Liverpool Hope
23 countries · 8% international
- 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇫🇷France5.9%
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
Subjects
45 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.
Liverpool Hope University
University of Glasgow
History
16 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
67 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
42 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
16 coursesFee not available
Drama & Theatre
46 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Psychology (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
32 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Law
15 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
32 coursesTypical fee £29,360 (PG)
Theology & Religious Studies
25 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
22 coursesFee not available
Music
28 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Politics & International Relations
16 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
29 coursesTypical fee £27,720 (PG)
English Literature
21 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £27,720 (PG)
Mathematics
4 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
37 coursesTypical fee £22,010 (PG)
Management
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (PG)
39 coursesTypical fee £15,160 (PG)
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £12,960 (PG)
History of Art & Design
18 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £27,090 (PG)
Business Studies
31 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £27,830 (PG)
Economics
12 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £22,260 (PG)
Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, English Language, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Geography (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General).
Only at Liverpool Hope 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
- Liverpool Hope University
- £15,230
- University of Glasgow
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Hope University
- £16,500
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
University of Glasgow is about £1,340 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.
Liverpool Hope University
University of Glasgow
History
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,50092%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£23,00091%Satisfaction91%Drama & Theatre
£17,500Salary (3 years)£23,00094%Satisfaction85%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00091%Satisfaction91%Law
£20,500Salary (3 years)£27,50080%Satisfaction86%Theology & Religious Studies
£23,500Salary (3 years)£23,50090%Satisfaction97%Music
£18,000Salary (3 years)£23,00086%Satisfaction95%Politics & International Relations
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction88%English Literature
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50094%Satisfaction93%Mathematics
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50082%Satisfaction82%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£32,50084%Satisfaction85%History of Art & Design
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,00093%Satisfaction95%
Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Access to Hope Scholarship
See details
Deadline: May 2026
Performance Scholarship
See details
Deadline: Oct 2026
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
FAQ
Liverpool Hope University vs University of Glasgow: common questions
Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £1,340 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of Glasgow?
Both universities teach 45 subject areas: History, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Law, Theology & Religious Studies, Music, Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Mathematics, Management, Computer Science and 33 more.
Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Glasgow better for History?
History graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Liverpool Hope University and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Glasgow?
Liverpool Hope University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Social Work, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, Fine Art, Journalism and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Liverpool Hope University?
University of Glasgow teaches 52 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Celtic Studies, Scottish Gaelic, Ancient Languages and 44 more.
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