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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 York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/10

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

York

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of York is ahead on satisfaction.

University of Glasgow vs University of York at a glance

University of Glasgow and University of York both teach 63 subject areas, the largest being History, Mathematics and Politics & International Relations. University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £27,250 at University of York: University of Glasgow is about £12,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 27 and University of Glasgow in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 17 and University of Glasgow in 15, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#80
QS World
#158
#84
THE World
#154
#12
Guardian UK
#20
1451
Established
1963
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

86.1%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£36,500
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.9%
18.6%

International

International student share

1022
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

63 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 York

Also taught at both: Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Information Systems & Data Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Teacher Training, English Literature, English Language, Human Geography & Environment, French, Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science, German & Scandinavian Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Italian, Linguistics, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Medical Sciences, Building & Construction, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, Genetics & Genomics, International Development, Chemical Engineering, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Glasgow

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow
£15,160
University of York
£27,250

University of Glasgow is about £12,090 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 York

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Physics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction99%

  • Chemistry

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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 York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Glasgow vs University of York: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,160 a year at University of Glasgow and £27,250 at University of York: University of Glasgow is about £12,090 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 York?

Both universities teach 63 subject areas: History, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Management, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Spanish & Portuguese, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Music and 51 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Glasgow, and £25,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Glasgow and 93% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and University of York lists 532 courses.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 34 subject areas that University of York does not, including Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies, Scottish Gaelic, Public Health & Epidemiology, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering and 26 more.

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

University of York teaches 19 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including English Studies, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Humanities, Liberal Arts, General Engineering, Heritage & Conservation, Safety & Mining Engineering and 11 more.

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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses