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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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Open University

None · THE World #801

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Open

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction.

Open University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Open University and University of Glasgow both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Mathematics. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 19 and University of Glasgow in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £38,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £30,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 17 and University of Glasgow in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
#801
THE World
#84
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Guardian UK
#12
1969
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.

Open University

University of Glasgow

89.8%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
35.9%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

52 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.

Open University

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: English Literature, Philosophy, Education Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, History of Art & Design, Music, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ancient Languages, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, French, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Statistics, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Design & Fashion, Geography (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Open 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.

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Glasgow
£15,160

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

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.

Open University

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Management

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    No dataSatisfaction73%

  • Classical Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Open 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

Open University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: History, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Management, Classical Studies, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Information Systems & Data Science, Business & Management (General) and 40 more.

Is Open University or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Open University and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Humanities, General Engineering, Social Work, Combined & General Studies, Biology, Natural Sciences, Office Administration, Physical Geography & Climate and 8 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 45 subject areas that Open University does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, Celtic Studies, Scottish Gaelic, Archaeology, Drama & Theatre, Italian, Mechanical Engineering and 37 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses