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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 Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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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.

5/10

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol and University of Glasgow are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. University of Bristol is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Glasgow on ranking, established, employment, international, courses.

University of Bristol vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Glasgow both teach 68 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Management. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £13,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 33 and University of Glasgow in 3, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £32,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 24 and University of Glasgow in 12, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#80
#80
THE World
#84
#13
Guardian UK
#12
1876
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.

University of Bristol

University of Glasgow

88%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
35.9%

International

International student share

479
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
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.

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

68 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 Bristol

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Theology & Religious Studies, Music, Anatomy & Pathology, Ancient Languages, Chemistry, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Archaeology, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Dentistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, German & Scandinavian Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Italian, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information & Library Studies, Media & Film Studies, Medicine, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Pharmacology, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Welsh Studies, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Computing & IT, Zoology & Animal Biology, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £13,300 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 Bristol

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Classical Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Philosophy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

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 Bristol vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £13,300 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 Bristol and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 68 subject areas: History, Mathematics, Management, Physics, Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Computer Science and 56 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Bristol and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bristol lists 479 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 15 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, General Engineering, Social Work, Biology, Anthropology, Healthcare Science, Humanities and 7 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 29 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Teacher Training, English Literature, Celtic Studies, English Language, Scottish Gaelic, GIS & Remote Sensing, Planning & Housing, Biotechnology and 21 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses