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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

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Glasgow

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Stirling

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Glasgow vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Stirling both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Mathematics. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 18 and University of Stirling in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £23,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 10 and University of Stirling in 7, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#560
#84
THE World
#501
#12
Guardian UK
#50
1451
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

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 Stirling

86.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
18.4%

International

International student share

1022
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

43 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Accounting, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Animal Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Stirling

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.

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Stirling
No data

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

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 Stirling

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction72%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction68%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Stirling

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Glasgow and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Economics, Information Systems & Data Science, Computer Science and 31 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £23,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 94% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 54 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, English Literature, Celtic Studies, English Language, History of Art & Design, Music and 46 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 17 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, Journalism, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Publishing, Social Work and 9 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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