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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 Essex Online

Leeds

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Essex Online

scored higher in 0 categories

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3/3

Glasgow

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). University of Essex Online does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Essex Online vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University of Essex Online and University of Glasgow have one subject area in common, Education Studies. University of Essex Online offers 30 courses across 1 subject area; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

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
N/A
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Essex Online

University of Glasgow

No data
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.9%

International

International student share

30
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

Essex Online

No published data on international students

    VS

    Glasgow

    121 countries · 35.9% international

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

    Subjects

    1 subject 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 Essex Online

    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.

    Postgraduate

    University of Essex Online
    No data
    University of Glasgow
    £15,160

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

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University of Essex Online

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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 Essex Online vs University of Glasgow: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University of Essex Online and University of Glasgow?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Education Studies.

    Does University of Essex Online or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

    University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Essex Online lists 30 courses.

    What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University of Essex Online?

    University of Glasgow teaches 96 subject areas that University of Essex Online does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages and 88 more.

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