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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 Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

10/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Westminster

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Westminster, London is ahead on scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Westminster, London both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Management. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Glasgow is about £2,840 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 15 and University of Westminster, London in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £24,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 14 and University of Westminster, London in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#851
#84
THE World
#801
#12
Guardian UK
#107
1451
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

86.1%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
30.3%

International

International student share

1022
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

46 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Music, History of Art & Design, Planning & Housing, Design & Fashion, French, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Software Engineering, Business Studies, Chemistry, Marketing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Building & Construction, Creative Arts (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, International Development, Linguistics, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Human Resource Management.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Westminster, London

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 Westminster, London
£17,600

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Glasgow is about £2,840 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 Westminster, London

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • English Language

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

Is University of Glasgow or University of Westminster, London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Glasgow is about £2,840 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: History, Law, Management, Politics & International Relations, Spanish & Portuguese, Psychology (General), Information Systems & Data Science, English Literature, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Computer Science and 34 more.

Is University of Glasgow or University of Westminster, London better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £26,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Glasgow or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses.

What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at University of Westminster, London?

University of Glasgow teaches 51 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Celtic Studies, Education Studies and 43 more.

What can you study at University of Westminster, London but not at University of Glasgow?

University of Westminster, London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Architecture, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Asian Languages & Studies, Heritage & Conservation, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology and 10 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses