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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 Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Glasgow

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

University of Glasgow vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of Worcester both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Law. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Glasgow is about £3,740 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 18 and University of Worcester in 2. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £33,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 12 and University of Glasgow in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
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#84
THE World
#1501
#12
Guardian UK
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1451
Established
1946
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 Worcester

86.1%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
15.1%

International

International student share

1022
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Chemistry, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science, Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Geography (General), Marketing, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Creative Writing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management.

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Glasgow is about £3,740 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 Worcester

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • English Literature

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • English Language

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    65%Satisfaction62%

  • Music

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Glasgow is about £3,740 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Law, Management, Mathematics, Teacher Training, Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and 37 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 98% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 48 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Economics, Celtic Studies, History of Art & Design and 40 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 19 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Journalism, Biology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Fine Art and 11 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses