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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 South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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 South Bank

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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Glasgow both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Management, Law and Psychology (General). London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 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 London South Bank University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,740 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 13 and London South Bank University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £34,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £22,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 12 and University of Glasgow in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#80
#601
THE World
#84
#78
Guardian UK
#12
1892
Established
1451
No
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.

London South Bank University

University of Glasgow

85.1%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
35.9%

International

International student share

240
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

38 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 South Bank University

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Accounting, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Planning & Housing, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Media & Film Studies, Chemical Engineering, Dentistry, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Nursing (General), Forensic Science, Creative Arts (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General).

Only at London South Bank 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 South Bank University
£17,400
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

London South Bank 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.

London South Bank University

University of Glasgow

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction66%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction65%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank 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

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Management, Law, Psychology (General), Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 26 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Glasgow better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £27,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 86% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Children's Nursing, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Food Production & Technology and 9 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 59 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training and 51 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses