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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 St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

4/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

St Andrews

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Glasgow is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, employment.

University of Glasgow vs University of St Andrews at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of St Andrews both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being History, French and Classical Studies. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: University of Glasgow is about £12,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 30 and University of Glasgow in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 24 and University of Glasgow in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#115
#84
THE World
#162
#12
Guardian UK
#3
1451
Established
1413
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 St Andrews

86.1%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
46.1%

International

International student share

1022
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
62

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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St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

50 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Media & Film Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Geography (General), English Literature, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Statistics, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Medicine, Geology & Earth Sciences, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Animal Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Computing & IT, Marketing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of St Andrews
£27,200

University of Glasgow is about £12,040 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 St Andrews

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • French

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Classical Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction97%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Italian

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Ancient Languages

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction100%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Eastern European Languages

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of St Andrews: common questions

Is University of Glasgow or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: University of Glasgow is about £12,040 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: History, French, Classical Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, History of Art & Design, Eastern European Languages, Spanish & Portuguese and 38 more.

Is University of Glasgow or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 97% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Glasgow or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University of St Andrews?

University of Glasgow teaches 47 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Celtic Studies, English Language, Music, Scottish Gaelic, Social Policy & Public Policy, Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 39 more.

What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at University of Glasgow?

University of St Andrews teaches 14 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Studies, Biology, Anthropology, Physical Geography & Climate, Asian Languages & Studies, Combined & General Studies, Materials Science and 6 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses