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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 Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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.

9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Leicester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Leicester is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Leicester both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Mathematics. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 16 and University of Glasgow in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £26,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 17 and University of Glasgow in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#314
#84
THE World
#192
#12
Guardian UK
#30
1451
Established
1921
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 Leicester

86.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
19.3%

International

International student share

1022
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
28

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

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

Subjects

53 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 Leicester

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Aerospace Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Statistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Civil Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Geography (General), Marketing, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Genetics & Genomics, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Leicester

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 Leicester
£25,100

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Leicester
No data

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

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 Leicester

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Classical Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction99%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    79%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Leicester

International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

ULSB International Deans Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Leicester: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Glasgow and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: History, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Management, Psychology (General), Physics, Computer Science, Classical Studies, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, English Literature and 41 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £24,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 94% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 44 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Celtic Studies, English Language and 36 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 19 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Biological Sciences (General), General Engineering, Journalism, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Physical Geography & Climate and 11 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses