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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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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

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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.

1/11

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). London Metropolitan University is ahead on scholarship.

London Metropolitan University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

London Metropolitan University and University of Glasgow both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Mathematics. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £4,840 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 25 and London Metropolitan University in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £34,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 15 and London Metropolitan University in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#80
#601
THE World
#84
#100
Guardian UK
#12
1848
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

London Metropolitan University

University of Glasgow

85.5%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
35.9%

International

International student share

291
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

46 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Planning & Housing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biomedical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Creative Arts (General), Mental Health Nursing.

Only at London Metropolitan 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

London Metropolitan University
£19,500
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

London Metropolitan University
£20,000
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £4,840 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Glasgow

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction73%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Ancient Languages

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    69%Satisfaction97%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

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

London Metropolitan University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £4,840 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 London Metropolitan University and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Law, Management, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Teacher Training, Ancient Languages and 34 more.

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Glasgow better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £27,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London Metropolitan University and 86% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London Metropolitan University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses.

What can you study at London Metropolitan University but not at University of Glasgow?

London Metropolitan University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Architecture, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 7 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at London Metropolitan University?

University of Glasgow teaches 51 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, English Literature, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy and 43 more.

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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses