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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · 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.

3/11

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Glasgow both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Information Systems & Data Science. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 7 and Robert Gordon University in 5. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £34,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £22,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 7 and University of Glasgow in 3, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#80
#801
THE World
#84
#81
Guardian UK
#12
1729
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

University of Glasgow

87.9%
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

88.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
35.9%

International

International student share

151
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

34 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Biomedical Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £3,900 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Glasgow

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction65%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction66%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

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

Robert Gordon University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,900 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Computer Science, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting and 22 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Glasgow better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £27,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 86% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Glasgow?

Robert Gordon University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including General Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Fine Art, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Midwifery and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Glasgow teaches 63 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Physics and 55 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses