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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 Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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

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3/11

Lancashire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Glasgow vs University of Lancashire at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Lancashire both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Management. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Glasgow is about £4,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 27 and University of Lancashire in 4. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £32,000 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £21,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 18 and University of Glasgow in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#1001
#84
THE World
#1001
#12
Guardian UK
#76
1451
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

86.1%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

1022
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

55 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Medicine, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Software Engineering, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Dentistry, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General), Animal Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Nursing (General), Veterinary Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, British Sign Language & Scots.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Glasgow is about £4,090 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 Lancashire

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    73%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction71%

  • Music

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • English Language

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Glasgow is about £4,090 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: History, Law, Management, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Music, Teacher Training, English Literature, English Language, Sociology & Criminology and 43 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £21,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 100% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lancashire lists 363 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 42 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science, Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy and 34 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 27 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Social Work, Adult Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Midwifery and 19 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses