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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 of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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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.

2/11

Brighton

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Brighton is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Brighton vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University of Brighton and University of Glasgow both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being History, Management and Mathematics. University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,790 a year at University of Brighton and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 17 and University of Brighton in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Brighton, against £34,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Brighton is higher in 15 and University of Glasgow in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#80
#601
THE World
#84
#68
Guardian UK
#12
1858
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.

University of Brighton

University of Glasgow

84.1%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
35.9%

International

International student share

255
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

52 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 of Brighton

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Education Studies, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Statistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Health & Social Care, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), GIS & Remote Sensing, Ecology & Conservation, Planning & Housing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Human Resource Management.

Only at University of Brighton

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 of Brighton
£17,250
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Brighton
£18,790
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £3,630 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 of Brighton

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    No dataSatisfaction73%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    97%Satisfaction79%

  • History of Art & Design

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

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 of Brighton vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is University of Brighton or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,790 a year at University of Brighton and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,630 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 of Brighton and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: History, Management, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science, Computer Science, Teacher Training, English Literature, Economics, History of Art & Design and 40 more.

Is University of Brighton or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Brighton, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Brighton and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Brighton or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

What can you study at University of Brighton but not at University of Glasgow?

University of Brighton teaches 19 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Architecture, Pharmacy, Applied Psychology, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, General Engineering, Journalism and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University of Brighton?

University of Glasgow teaches 45 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, English Language, Scottish Gaelic and 37 more.

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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses