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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Oxford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Glasgow is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Oxford both teach 66 subject areas, the largest being History, Spanish & Portuguese and Classical Studies. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Glasgow is about £23,270 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 23 and University of Glasgow in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £27,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 15 and University of Glasgow in 4, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#4
#84
THE World
#1
#12
Guardian UK
#1
1451
Established
1096
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Oxford

86.1%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
37.2%

International

International student share

1022
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

66 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Italian, Computer Science, English Literature, Philosophy, Music, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Celtic Studies, English Language, History of Art & Design, Archaeology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Statistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geology & Earth Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Business Studies, Medicine, Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Genetics & Genomics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Geography (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, International Development, Chemical Engineering, Creative Arts (General).

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Glasgow is about £23,270 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 Oxford

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Classical Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Eastern European Languages

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    97%Satisfaction97%

  • French

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Glasgow is about £23,270 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 66 subject areas: History, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Management, Physics, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies and 54 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Oxford lists 642 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 31 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Scottish Gaelic, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, GIS & Remote Sensing, Aerospace Engineering and 23 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 13 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, General Engineering, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Social Work, Materials Science and 5 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses