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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

2/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on international, scholarship.

University of Greenwich vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Strathclyde both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Computer Science. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Greenwich is about £4,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Greenwich is about £10,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 19 and University of Greenwich in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £24,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 20 and University of Greenwich in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#230
#601
THE World
#351
#79
Guardian UK
#25
1890
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Greenwich

University of Strathclyde

84.6%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

272
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

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 Greenwich

University of Strathclyde

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Human Resource Management, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Statistics, Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Architecture, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacy, Building & Construction, Pharmacology, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Only at University of Greenwich

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Greenwich is about £4,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

University of Greenwich is about £10,800 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 Greenwich

University of Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Strathclyde

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FAQ

University of Greenwich vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

Is University of Greenwich or University of Strathclyde cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Greenwich is about £4,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Greenwich is about £10,800 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 Greenwich and University of Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, History and 34 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Greenwich and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Greenwich or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at University of Strathclyde?

University of Greenwich teaches 26 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Healthcare Science, Biology, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Food & Beverage Studies, Landscape Architecture & Design and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at University of Greenwich?

University of Strathclyde teaches 21 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, French, Naval Architecture, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering and 13 more.

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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses