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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 Roehampton

London · 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.

9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Roehampton

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, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Roehampton is ahead on international, scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Roehampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Law. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £3,910 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 6 and University of Roehampton in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 12 and University of Roehampton in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#1001
#84
THE World
#801
#12
Guardian UK
#77
1451
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

86.1%
85%

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%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
46.5%

International

International student share

1022
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
5

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

40 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £3,910 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 Roehampton

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £3,910 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Law, Management, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Teacher Training, English Literature, Economics, Theology & Religious Studies and 28 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £24,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 98% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 57 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Philosophy, Celtic Studies and 49 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 16 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 8 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses