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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Glasgow is ahead on established, employment.

UCL (University College London) vs University of Glasgow at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University of Glasgow both teach 81 subject areas, the largest being German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages and History. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £19,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 39 and University of Glasgow in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £32,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 20 and UCL (University College London) in 19, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#80
#22
THE World
#84
#9
Guardian UK
#12
1826
Established
1451
Yes
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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Glasgow

86.5%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
35.9%

International

International student share

1131
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

81 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Classical Studies, French, Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Italian, Civil Engineering, English Literature, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Planning & Housing, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Language, History of Art & Design, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Statistics, Clinical Specialities, Dentistry, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Geography (General), Information & Library Studies, Linguistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Biotechnology, Accounting, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Genetics & Genomics, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Nutrition & Dietetics, Welsh Studies, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, International Development, Marketing, Creative Arts (General), Zoology & Animal Biology.

Only at UCL (University College 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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £19,540 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Glasgow

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Eastern European Languages

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Management

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Ancient Languages

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £45,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Physics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 42 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

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

UCL (University College London) vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £19,540 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 UCL (University College London) and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 81 subject areas: German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, History, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Ancient Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics and 69 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Glasgow better for German & Scandinavian Studies?

German & Scandinavian Studies graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at UCL (University College London) and 92% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does UCL (University College London) or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University of Glasgow?

UCL (University College London) teaches 28 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Architecture, Anthropology, General Engineering, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Biology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Fine Art and 20 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at UCL (University College London)?

University of Glasgow teaches 16 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Teacher Training, Celtic Studies, Scottish Gaelic, Drama & Theatre, GIS & Remote Sensing, Aerospace Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and 8 more.

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