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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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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Glasgow

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Glasgow both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Teacher Training and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £29,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Glasgow in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
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THE World
#84
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Guardian UK
#12
2016
Established
1451
No
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.

University Centre South Essex

University of Glasgow

95.4%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.9%

International

International student share

25
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    VS

    Glasgow

    121 countries · 35.9% international

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

    Subjects

    13 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 South Essex

    University of Glasgow

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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

    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930
    University of Glasgow
    No data

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

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Glasgow
    £15,160

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex

    University of Glasgow

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction91%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      94%Satisfaction91%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction71%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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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

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Glasgow: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre South Essex and University of Glasgow?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Glasgow better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £23,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 91% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

    University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at University of Glasgow?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University Centre South Essex?

    University of Glasgow teaches 84 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations and 76 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses