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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 Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

6/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses). University of Southampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Southampton both teach 63 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Glasgow is about £16,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 33 and University of Glasgow in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 20 and University of Glasgow in 18, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#111
#84
THE World
#129
#12
Guardian UK
#16
1451
Established
1862
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 Southampton

86.1%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
35.1%

International

International student share

1022
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

63 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Archaeology, Ancient Languages, Business & Management (General), Music, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, English Language, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geology & Earth Sciences, Software Engineering, Accounting, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Statistics, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medicine, Clinical Specialities, Ecology & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, International Development, Zoology & Animal Biology, Creative Arts (General), Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of Glasgow is about £16,040 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 Southampton

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    73%Satisfaction90%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 41 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

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Glasgow is about £16,040 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 63 subject areas: History, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Physics, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science and 51 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £26,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 91% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Southampton lists 545 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 34 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design, Scottish Gaelic, French and 26 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 28 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including General Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Healthcare Science, Children's Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biology, Operational Research and 20 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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