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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 Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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.

9/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Sheffield

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sheffield is ahead on satisfaction.

University of Glasgow vs University of Sheffield at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Sheffield both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Politics & International Relations. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: University of Glasgow is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 20 and University of Glasgow in 10, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 25 and University of Glasgow in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#82
#84
THE World
#108
#12
Guardian UK
#19
1451
Established
1905
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Sheffield

86.1%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
28.1%

International

International student share

1022
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
2

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: English Language, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Archaeology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Planning & Housing, Information & Library Studies, Statistics, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, GIS & Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities, Dentistry, Medicine, Animal Science, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Building & Construction, International Development, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Human Resource Management.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Sheffield
£31,360

University of Glasgow is about £16,200 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 Sheffield

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: University of Glasgow is about £16,200 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 Sheffield?

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

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £24,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 93% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sheffield lists 307 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 39 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design, Education Studies, Scottish Gaelic and 31 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 19 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, General Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Landscape Architecture & Design, Asian Languages & Studies, Journalism, Optometry & Ophthalmics and 11 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses