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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 Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

University of Glasgow vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Wolverhampton both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Management. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Glasgow is about £3,070 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 17 and University of Wolverhampton in 5. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 10 and University of Glasgow in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#1001
#84
THE World
#801
#12
Guardian UK
#85
1451
Established
1827
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

86.1%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
16.1%

International

International student share

1022
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

49 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Human Resource Management, Biochemistry, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Animal Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Medical Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, British Sign Language & Scots, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Glasgow is about £3,070 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 Wolverhampton

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    66%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

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 Wolverhampton

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Glasgow is about £3,070 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: History, Law, Management, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies and 37 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 95% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 48 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, English Literature, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy and 40 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 19 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, English Studies, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work and 11 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses