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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 Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Greenwich at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Greenwich both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being History, Management and Mathematics. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Glasgow is about £4,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 19 and University of Greenwich in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £23,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 14 and University of Glasgow in 11, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#791
#84
THE World
#601
#12
Guardian UK
#79
1451
Established
1890
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Glasgow

University of Greenwich

86.1%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
34.6%

International

International student share

1022
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
19

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.

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

50 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 Glasgow

University of Greenwich

Also taught at both: Music, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Biochemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Animal Science, Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Linguistics, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Glasgow
No data
University of Greenwich
£17,980

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Glasgow is about £4,290 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 Glasgow

University of Greenwich

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction100%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Glasgow is about £4,290 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 Glasgow and University of Greenwich?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: History, Management, Mathematics, Law, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Politics & International Relations, Economics, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology and 38 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £26,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 91% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 47 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Celtic Studies, English Language and 39 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 22 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Healthcare Science, Biology, General Engineering, Architecture, Applied Psychology, Food & Beverage Studies, Landscape Architecture & Design, Social Work and 14 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses