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Glasgow · QS World #80
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
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Glasgow
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Glasgow leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Glasgow at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Glasgow both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £30,500 from University of Glasgow.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre Somerset
University of Glasgow
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
Subjects
11 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Glasgow
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
67 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
32 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £12,960 (PG)
Mechanical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Agriculture & Land Management
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computing & IT
Chemical Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
- University of Glasgow
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Glasgow
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction80%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction66%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction72%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Glasgow: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Somerset and University of Glasgow?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Chemical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Glasgow better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £30,000 from University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Glasgow?
University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Glasgow teaches 86 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science and 78 more.
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