University of Warwick vs University of Glasgow

University of Warwick is a much younger public research institution in England. On the other hand, University of Glasgow is the one of the four ancient Scottish universities and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. The universities rank at #9 and #14 in the UK respectively according to the Guardian 2020 league table.

Overview Comparison
University of WarwickUniversity of Glasgow
Collegedunia Score6.1 Out of 106.2 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 67 QS World University 2024
# 106 Times Higher Education 2024
# 64 QS World University 2023
# 76 QS World University 2024
# 87 Times Higher Education 2024
# 81 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 104 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 83 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 44 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 43 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -114
PG Programs -87
Doctorate Programs -3
UG Programs -30
PG Programs -73
Doctorate Programs -6
Acceptance Rate14.0 %74.3 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 620
IELTS - 7
PTE - 70
SAT - 900
TOEFL - 92
GMAT - 600
GRE updated - 304
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 59
TOEFL - 88
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   29830
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31450
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 1260 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   31510
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  33619
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 9623 Per Year
placement (average package)

Gradaute Employability rankings: #77.

QS World University ranking: #54

Best Global University in United Kingdom: #21

Warwick University & Business School Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

  • Executive Masters:$107,000
  • MBA:$96,000
  • Master in Finance: $70,000
  • Bachelor Of Science:$66,000
  • Doctrate:$60,000
  • Master in Science:$59,000

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


application requirements

Interview may be required, UG applications are accepted through UCAS, personal statement and LORs are required for both UG and PG applications

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.

Campuses and B-SchoolsWarwick Business School
Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
CollegeDunia Reviews7.1/10 Read 46 reviews7.9/10 Read 17 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of WarwickUniversity of Glasgow
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1965
1451
Student:Faculty Ratio13:1
15:1
Male:Female50% Male, 50% Female42% Male, 58% Female
Location Facts

The campus is located in central England lying close to Coventry City center and extending into Warwickshire. It is bordered by countryside view, with Tocil woods, local cycling paths, and nature reserves. Birmingham and Coventry is situated close to the 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

E-books: 1.1 Million, Ejournals: 67,000;
Full-text articles: 3.7 million;
around 19,000 print books are purchased annually


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


Campus Life

Various bars, cafes, and shops are situated on-campus. It also has new sports and well-being hub, an art center, and private/group learning spaces. There are more than 300 student-run societies and clubs available, alongside two theatres, a studio, and a concert hall. 


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#Residence- Per Month - $460
#Residence- Per Month - $600
#Rooms - $7135
Famous Alumni

Yakubu Gowon (former Nigerian President), Stephan Merchant (writer), Tundu Lissu (Tanzanian lawyer), Rajiv Bajaj (MD of Bajaj Auto), Luis Arce (Bolivian President), Joseph Ngute (PM of Cameroon), Angus Imrie (Actor), etc


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

The city offers green spaces, buzzing nightlife, a young student population, and multiculturalism. It is considered one of the top 10 student cities in UK and has some amazing art centers and theatres. It hosts a variety of music festivals. There is an array of businesses in Coventry benefiting from the international student population. The unemployment rate of the city is around 3.7%.


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%.    


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