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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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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.

1/10

Chester

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on employment.

University of Chester vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University of Chester and University of Glasgow both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Law. University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Chester and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £340 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 25 and University of Chester in 1. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Chester, against £33,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 19 and University of Chester in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
#1501
THE World
#84
#91
Guardian UK
#12
1839
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 of Chester

University of Glasgow

83.9%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.7%
35.9%

International

International student share

329
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

53 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 Chester

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: English Language, Music, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ancient Languages, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Chemistry, French, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Geography (General), Information & Library Studies, Animal Science, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Business Studies, Biotechnology, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Clinical Specialities, Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Building & Construction.

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Chester
£15,500
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £340 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 Chester

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • English Literature

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

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

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Chester vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Chester and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £340 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 Chester and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Law, Mathematics, Spanish & Portuguese, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies and 41 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Chester, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University of Chester and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chester lists 329 courses.

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

University of Chester teaches 20 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Journalism, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing and 12 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 44 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Management, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Economics, Philosophy, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design and 36 more.

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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses