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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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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

SOAS University of London

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). SOAS University of London is ahead on scholarship.

SOAS University of London vs University of Glasgow at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Glasgow both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being History, Politics & International Relations and Media & Film Studies. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £10,160 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 7 and University of Glasgow in 2. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £25,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 5 and SOAS University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
#80
#401
THE World
#84
#86
Guardian UK
#12
1916
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.

SOAS University of London

University of Glasgow

84.1%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
35.9%

International

International student share

296
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
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.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%
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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

23 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Civil Engineering, International Development, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at SOAS University of London

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

SOAS University of London
£23,780
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £10,160 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    73%Satisfaction73%

  • Ancient Languages

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • History of Art & Design

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Philosophy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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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

SOAS University of London vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £10,160 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 SOAS University of London and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: History, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Law, Management, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology and 11 more.

Is SOAS University of London or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at SOAS University of London and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Biological Sciences (General) and Liberal Arts.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 74 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Teacher Training and 66 more.

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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses