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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 Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

Plymouth

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 Plymouth is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Plymouth at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Plymouth both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being History, Management and Psychology (General). University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Glasgow is about £4,340 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 22 and University of Plymouth in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £24,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 18 and University of Glasgow in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#691
#84
THE World
#501
#12
Guardian UK
#56
1451
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

86.1%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
11.9%

International

International student share

1022
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
10

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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Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

54 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Software Engineering, Dentistry, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Business Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Building & Construction, Geography (General), Marketing, Medicine, Nursing (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Medical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Human Resource Management, Zoology & Animal Biology, Chemical Engineering, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Glasgow is about £4,340 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 Plymouth

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemistry

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Glasgow is about £4,340 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: History, Management, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 42 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £20,500 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 94% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Plymouth lists 310 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 43 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Teacher Training, English Literature, Theology & Religious Studies and 35 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 24 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Adult Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marine Engineering & Technology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, English Studies, Children's Nursing, Midwifery and 16 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses