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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 Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

8/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

3/11

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Hertfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

University of Glasgow vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Hertfordshire both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Glasgow is about £2,840 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 17 and University of Hertfordshire in 12, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £34,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 19 and University of Glasgow in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#851
#84
THE World
#601
#12
Guardian UK
#69
1451
Established
1952
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Hertfordshire

86.1%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
57.5%

International

International student share

1022
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

60 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, English Language, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biotechnology, Clinical Specialities, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Environmental Sciences, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Geography (General), Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Building & Construction, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Biomedical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Sciences (General), Welsh Studies.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Glasgow is about £2,840 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 Hertfordshire

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Music

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction96%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Hertfordshire

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Glasgow is about £2,840 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: History, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music and 48 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £25,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 97% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 37 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design and 29 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 26 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology & Logistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Public Relations, Architecture and 18 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses