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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 Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

11/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Huddersfield

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Huddersfield does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Glasgow vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Huddersfield both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being History, Management and Education Studies. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Glasgow is about £3,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 25 and University of Huddersfield in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 19 and University of Huddersfield in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#521
#84
THE World
#501
#12
Guardian UK
#51
1451
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

86.1%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
18.2%

International

International student share

1022
413

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

54 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Nursing (General), Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Archaeology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Statistics, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Dentistry, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Genetics & Genomics, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management, Linguistics.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Glasgow is about £3,540 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 Huddersfield

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Music

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Glasgow is about £3,540 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: History, Management, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Music, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, English Literature and 42 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 43 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Celtic Studies, English Language and 35 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 22 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Biology, Architecture, Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Pharmacy, Social Work and 14 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses