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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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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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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.

2/9

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Glasgow

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Queen's University Belfast is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Glasgow both teach 68 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Management. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 21 and University of Glasgow in 16, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#80
#198
THE World
#84
#36
Guardian UK
#12
1845
Established
1451
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Glasgow

86.4%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
35.9%

International

International student share

494
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

68 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Music, Archaeology, French, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Ancient Languages, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Planning & Housing, Accounting, Public Health & Epidemiology, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Nursing (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Building & Construction, Medicine, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Business Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Geography (General), Design & Fashion, Linguistics, Agriculture & Land Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Welsh Studies, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Glasgow
£15,160

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Glasgow

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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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

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Glasgow: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Queen's University Belfast and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 68 subject areas: History, Mathematics, Management, Law, Politics & International Relations, Spanish & Portuguese, Psychology (General), Physics, Economics, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Philosophy and 56 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Glasgow?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 25 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, Anthropology, Social Work, Irish Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Pharmacy, Architecture, General Engineering and 17 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Glasgow teaches 29 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Teacher Training, English Literature, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, English Language, History of Art & Design and 21 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses