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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 Lincoln

Lincoln · 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.

9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Lincoln

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Glasgow vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Lincoln both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Law. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Glasgow is about £3,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 22 and University of Lincoln in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 15 and University of Glasgow in 12, 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
#38
1451
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

86.1%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

1022
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
21

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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Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

58 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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Business Studies, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Geography (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Medicine, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Nursing (General), Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Veterinary Medicine, Social Sciences (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Glasgow is about £3,640 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 Lincoln

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Classical Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemistry

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Glasgow is about £3,640 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: History, Mathematics, Law, Physics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, Philosophy and 46 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 83% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 39 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Celtic Studies, English Language, History of Art & Design and 31 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 23 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Journalism, Biology, General Engineering, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Food Science, Heritage & Conservation, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 15 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses