Which is better - QUB or University of Glasgow?

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Students can choose QUB for academic quality, low cost of living, smaller and supportive campus. On the other hand, Glasgow University is best suited if students are targeting larger Indian student presence, city size and lifestyle. A comparison between the two is given below:

Particulars

QUB

University of Glasgow

QS World University Rankings 2026

#199

#79

Acceptance rate

Around 31%

75%

Russell Group member

Yes

Yes

Popular courses

Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business

Engineering, Life Sciences, Medicine

Annual tuition fees

GBP 17,400 – GBP 18,800

GBP 20,400 – GBP 24,000

Scholarships for Indian students available

Yes

Yes

Employment rate

Over 94% within 6 months

Over 96% within 6 months

Student life & activities

200+ societies, including Indian society

300+ societies, international student support

 

 

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