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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

0/8

University for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 0 categories

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8/8

Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts does not lead in any category where both have data.

University for the Creative Arts vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University for the Creative Arts and University of Glasgow both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,020 a year at University for the Creative Arts and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £2,860 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 3 and University for the Creative Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £16,000 three years after graduating from University for the Creative Arts, against £23,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University for the Creative Arts is higher in 3 and University of Glasgow in 2.

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
1866
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 for the Creative Arts

University of Glasgow

78.8%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.6%
35.9%

International

International student share

194
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 for the Creative Arts

56 countries · 14.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India21.5%
  • 🌐Nepal15.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%
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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

9 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 for the Creative Arts

University of Glasgow

Only at University for the Creative Arts

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 for the Creative Arts
£17,500
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

University for the Creative Arts
£18,020
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £2,860 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.

University for the Creative Arts

University of Glasgow

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    76%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    59%Satisfaction65%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University for the Creative Arts

2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

£3,300

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

University for the Creative Arts vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is University for the Creative Arts or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,020 a year at University for the Creative Arts and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £2,860 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 University for the Creative Arts and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Music, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Marketing and Media & Film Studies.

Is University for the Creative Arts or University of Glasgow better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University for the Creative Arts, and £24,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University for the Creative Arts and 71% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University for the Creative Arts or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at University of Glasgow?

University for the Creative Arts teaches 5 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Crafts & Applied Arts, Architecture and Applied Computing.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University for the Creative Arts?

University of Glasgow teaches 88 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages and 80 more.

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University for the Creative Arts194 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses