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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 Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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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.

3/10

Exeter

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). University of Exeter is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

University of Exeter vs University of Glasgow at a glance

University of Exeter and University of Glasgow both teach 69 subject areas, the largest being History, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £10,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 34 and University of Glasgow in 6. The widest gap is in Accounting: £43,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, against £29,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 20 and University of Glasgow in 13, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#136
QS World
#80
#170
THE World
#84
#14
Guardian UK
#12
1922
Established
1451
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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 Exeter

University of Glasgow

87.7%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.8%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.2%
35.9%

International

International student share

873
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Subjects

69 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 Exeter

University of Glasgow

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Celtic Studies, English Language, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Ecology & Conservation, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, French, Business Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Italian, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, Geography (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Clinical Specialities, Creative Writing, Marketing, Nursing (General), Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Animal Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Forensic Science, Genetics & Genomics, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Building & Construction, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950
University of Glasgow
No data

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

Postgraduate

University of Exeter
£25,550
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £10,390 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 Exeter

University of Glasgow

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Physics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Classical Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Management

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Philosophy

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • History of Art & Design

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 41 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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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 Exeter vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £10,390 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 Exeter and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 69 subject areas: History, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Law, Classical Studies, Psychology (General), Management, Philosophy, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science and 57 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Exeter and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Exeter lists 873 courses.

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

University of Exeter teaches 22 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, General Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Safety & Mining Engineering, Anthropology, Humanities, Biological Sciences (General), Biology and 14 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 28 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Teacher Training, English Literature, Music, Scottish Gaelic, Social Policy & Public Policy, Chemistry, Information & Library Studies and 20 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses