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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 Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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.

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Glasgow

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Kent

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 Kent does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Glasgow vs University of Kent at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Kent both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being History, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Glasgow is about £5,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 15 and University of Glasgow in 10, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £41,500 from University of Kent. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Kent is higher in 14 and University of Glasgow in 12, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#415
#84
THE World
#401
#12
Guardian UK
#47
1451
Established
1965
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 Kent

86.1%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
16%

International

International student share

1022
335

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%
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Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

51 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ancient Languages, Accounting, Archaeology, French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, German & Scandinavian Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Statistics, Biochemistry, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Social Sciences (General), Animal Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Human Resource Management, Linguistics.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Kent
£20,700

University of Glasgow is about £5,540 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 Kent

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Classical Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

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 Kent

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Glasgow is about £5,540 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: History, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Management, Law, Psychology (General), Economics, Physics, Spanish & Portuguese, Computer Science, Classical Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 39 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £25,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 93% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 46 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Celtic Studies, English Language, History of Art & Design and 38 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 12 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Biology, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Pharmacy, Business Information Systems, English Studies, Personal & Professional Development and 4 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses