University of Glasgow or University of Leeds, which is better?

University of Glasgow vs University of Leeds

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University of Glasgow rankings place it among the top 100 universities in the world. It is the most research-intensive university in UK, with one of the widest range of courses. University of Leeds rankings have placed it among the top 100 universities in the world since 2020, and stands at 75 out of 1401 in Global Ranking

Overview Comparison
University of GlasgowUniversity of Leeds
Collegedunia Score6.2 Out of 105.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 78 QS World University 2025
# 76 QS World University 2024
# 87 Times Higher Education 2024
# 82 QS World University 2025
# 75 QS World University 2024
# 87 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 142 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 50 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 43 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 93 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 98 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 59 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -30
PG Programs -77
Doctorate Programs -6
UG Programs -132
PG Programs -165
Acceptance Rate74.3 %75.4 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-600
GRE-304
IELTS-6.5
PTE-59
TOEFL-88
GMAT-600
GRE-299
IELTS-6
PTE-60
SAT-1200
TOEFL-87
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   31510
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  33619
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 9623 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   34592
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  35277
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 15750 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Ranking: #131-140, 
LLM: up to $86,000.
PhD: $81,000. 
BSc: $65,000 


Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 52;

University of Leeds is one of the top public universities in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is ranked #86 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Average Salaries Of :

  • MBA : $91,000 
  • Executive MBA :  $83,000 
  • Masters in Management : $70,000 
  • Doctorate : $64,000 
  • Other Degree  :  $63,000 
  • Bachelor (Other) :  $61,000 

application requirements

International applicants must fulfill country-specific requirements,
Bachelors aspirants from India must have at least 75% average score. 
PG aspirants from India must have 1st division across all years of UG studies.

Minimum 60% in bachelors for admission in PG; Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, CV, at least 2 references

Campuses and B-SchoolsAdam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
Leeds University Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.5/10 Read 24 reviews7.2/10 Read 33 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of GlasgowUniversity of Leeds
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1451
1904
Student:Faculty Ratio15:1
14:1
Male:Female42% Male, 58% Female40% Male, 60% Female
Location Facts

It has three campuses Gilmore hills, Garscube, and Dumfries. The main campus is Gillmore hills located within Glasgow’s West End, three miles from the city center. Garscube campus is 4 miles from main campus and Dumfries campus is surrounded by gardens and parkland in Southwest of Scottland.


Campus is 10 minutes away from Leed’s city center; well-connected with regular public transport services; it has Parkinson Building, Maurice Keyworth Building, Great Hall and Post-war buildings


Library

2.5 million books and journals. 1,8532,00 ebooks and 50,00 journals. There is an additional archival collection as well. 


5 libraries with 3900 study spaces; Brotherton library: for arts, social sciences, and law; Edward Boyle library: for science and engineering; Health Sciences Library: for medicine and health-related subjects; Laidlaw Library: for group work, bookable space and on-site academic skills support, St James University Hospital Library: supports university’s research & teaching staff, medical & healthcare students and employees of the Hospital trust; 


Campus Life

There are over 200 student clubs and societies. It has 4 media groups including a magazine, a radio station, a newspaper, and a television. All of these have won some national awards. Wellbeing and fitness clubs along with over 50 sports clubs are offered to students. Two major student unions and one student representative council offer support and help to the freshman. 


University’s union has over 300 clubs and societies; Free counseling, mental health support groups, workshops, etc; discounted access to university’s sports center: The Edge; Sports Park Weetwood for outdoor sports; various sports clubs and programs; University has shops, cafes, bars, nightclubs, theatre, spa, hairdressers, bank and a student advice center on-campus


Hostel#Rooms - $7135
#Self Catered En-Suite Room - $7599
#Catered En-suite Room - $8151
Famous Alumni

Seven Nobel prize winners, Scotland’s first minister, and a prime minister are a part of the alumni community. Some of the famous names are Adam Smith (economist), Nicola Sturgeon (First minister of Scotland), Kenneth Calman (Chancellor University of Glasgow), Willson Thomas (mathematician), Gerard Butler (Actor), Henry Campbell (Former PM of UK), Edwin Morgan (poet), etc. 


George Porter (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize in Literature); Archer John Porter Martin (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Emma Mackey (actress); Tony Harrison (poet); Alan Yentob (former BBC executive); Piers Sellers (NASA astronaut)


City Life

The city of Glasgow offers botanic gardens, live music, museums, parks, theatres, and a lot more to explore. It is also considered as a shoppers paradise offering high-end brands to vintage wares. Finneiston neighborhood is the city’s food quarter catering to every foodie’s need and demand. It is UK’s first UNESCO city of music and offers a buzzing nightlife with pubs, bars, and ballroom. The unemployment rate is around 5,7%.    


Leeds is the largest city of West Yorkshire in Northern England; located approximately 170 miles north of Central London; 30 minutes away from Leeds Bradford international airport; 1 hour away from Manchester airport; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.1%; it is the 8th largest engineering center and 2nd largest printing manufacturing center in UK


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