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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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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.

2/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of East Anglia UEA is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Glasgow both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being History, Economics and Management. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £8,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 17 and University of East Anglia UEA in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £37,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £26,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 16 and University of Glasgow in 15, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#80
#251
THE World
#84
#27
Guardian UK
#12
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Glasgow

86.7%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
35.9%

International

International student share

497
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

57 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Marketing, Biochemistry, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Medicine, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Genetics & Genomics, Pharmacology, Geography (General), Medical Sciences, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Zoology & Animal Biology.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £8,690 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Management

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    80%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • English Literature

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

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 East Anglia UEA vs University of Glasgow: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £8,690 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 East Anglia UEA and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: History, Economics, Management, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, English Literature, Law, History of Art & Design, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Physics, Computer Science and 45 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of East Anglia UEA and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East Anglia UEA or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of Glasgow?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 20 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, General Engineering, Developmental & Educational Psychology, American & Comparative Studies, Journalism, Liberal Arts and 12 more.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of Glasgow teaches 40 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, English Language, Music and 32 more.

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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses