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University League Table 2021: 19th

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Summary

Over 700 flexible four-year degree combinations are available, giving students the chance to sample various areas of study before specialising.

Extensive choice of study abroad destinations around the world. Many partner universities teach in English so a second language is not always necessary.

A wide range of financial support, including Excellence and Access funding. Students from England, Wales and N. Ireland get one year of free tuition.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world with its research and teaching since 1451. With over 29,000 students from more than 140 countries, it offers a modern learning environment in one of the world’s friendliest cities. A Russell Group university, Glasgow is rated one of the top 100 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021). A second campus in Dumfries is home to the university's School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

SOURCE: CONSULTATION & TEF

Student statistics

Study level

Undergraduate68%
Postgraduate32%

Study mode

Full-time86%
Part-time14%

Student population LARGEST

More than 25k

Where students come from

UK69%
EU10%
International21%

Student gender

Male 40%
Female 60%

SOURCE: HESA

League table performance

University League Table 2021

Overall ranking

19th out of 130

Overall ranking trend - past 5 years

Ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 1000

789 79%

19th
1
Entry standards
/ Max 212

200 94%

4th
2
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.00 80%

92nd
37
Research quality
/ Max 4

3.10 77%

23rd
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.84 84%

13th
1
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

85.4 85%

12th
Academic services spend
/ Max 2982

1862 62%

47th
4
Facilities spend
/ Max 1939

673 35%

66th
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 24.2

13.4

17th
5
Good honours
/ Max 100

83.0 83%

24th
5
Degree completion
/ Max 100

88.0 88%

44th
4

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Subject League Tables 2021

Overall ranking

1st out of 103

Subject ranking trend - past 5 years

Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 100

100.0 100%

1st
Entry standards
/ Max 220

220 100%

1st
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.23 85%

24th
17
Research quality
/ Max 4

2.81 70%

35th
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.63 63%

27th
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

89 89%

13th

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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES

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Study options

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Full time

715 courses

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