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Newcastle University is ranked #122 in the QS Global University Rankings 2023 and has achieved #20 rank for the Best Global Universities in UK and #60 for the Best Global Universities. University of Glasgow is ranked at #81 out of 1,422 universities. It is the most research-intensive university in UK, with one of the widest range of courses.
Newcastle University | University of Glasgow | |
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Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 6.2 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 129 QS World University 2025 # 101 QS World University 2024 # 110 QS World University 2024 | # 78 QS World University 2025 # 76 QS World University 2024 # 87 Times Higher Education 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 136 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 85 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 142 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 50 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 43 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -102 PG Programs -147 Doctorate Programs -76 | UG Programs -30 PG Programs -77 Doctorate Programs -6 |
Acceptance Rate | 87.0 % | 74.3 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-590 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-600 GRE-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28025.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24300 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 768 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31510 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33619 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9623 Per Year |
placement (average package) |
| Graduate Employability Ranking: #131-140, |
application requirements | Minimum 55% in previous degree; Recommendation letter; Personal Statement; Portfolio | International applicants must fulfill country-specific requirements, |
Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 12 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 24 reviews |
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General Facts | Newcastle University | University of Glasgow |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1834 | 1451 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 42% Male, 58% Female |
Location Facts | Campus is situated close to Haymarket located between Leazes Park and Town Moor; Oldest building is the Armstron building; 2-minutes away from the main city’s centre shopping area; School of Computing and Business School is located in Newcastle Helix, 15 minutes away from main campus | 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. |
Library | University has 5 libraries: Philip Robinson (main), Marjorie Robinson, Walton, Law, Research Reserve; Philip Robinson: over 1680 study spaces, two research spaces, media room with audio and microfilm collection; Marjorie Robinson: over 760 study spaces, academic skills room with 40 computers; Walton: Over 590 study spaces, for medical students; Law: Over 160 study spaces; Research Reserve: over 400,000 books and journals | 2.5 million books and journals. 1,8532,00 ebooks and 50,00 journals. There is an additional archival collection as well. |
Campus Life | Ranked 18th in the Best Global Universities in Australia by US News; 122nd in the QS World University Rankings 2023; Over 65 sports clubs and 160 societies; Hatton Gallery to display work of fine arts students and has Kurt Schwitters Merz Barn Wall; Weekly accoustic sessions and lunctime concert series held for music lovers; University provides childcare support, health and wellbeing support, chaplaincy for people of different faith, etc. | 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. |
Hostel | #Accommodation application fee (non-refundable) - $100 #Shared Apartment - Single Room(Per Semester) - $218 #Rooms -per semester (Studio - Single Occupancy) - $324 | #Rooms - $7135 |
Famous Alumni | Rowan Atkinson (known for playing Mr Bean); Richard Adams (founder of Tearcarft and Tradecarft); Julian Bennett (archaeologist); Steve Chapman (Vice-chancellor of Edith Cowan University); katie Doherty (singer, songwriter); Robert Goodwill (politician); Tom May (former rugby union player); Rachel Mackley (broadcaster) | 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. |
City Life | Newcastle is situated in North East England, 166 km south of Edinburgh and 446 km north of London; 8th largest urban city of UK in terms of population; City has one of the largest city center malls of UK: Eldon Square; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 6.1%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, etc | 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%. |