Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Glasgow. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 101 | $37,331 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 49 | $44,724 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 41 | $44,724 | See → |
| Social sciences | 36 | $37,331 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 33 | $37,331 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 33 | $37,331 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 30 | $44,724 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 26 | $39,533 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 24 | $41,815 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 24 | $44,724 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 24 | $44,724 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 20 | $44,724 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 18 | $46,421 | See → |
| Business & management | 15 | $46,421 | See → |
| Psychology | 15 | $43,270 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 4 | $36,483 | See → |
Costs and entry
176 courses mention scholarships. 120 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Glasgow
The job market for the University of Glasgow's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Glasgow cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $39,533 a year; half of the University of Glasgow's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $37,331 and $44,724. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $46,421, hospitality, tourism & service industry $36,483.
How is the University of Glasgow ranked?
The University of Glasgow is ranked #79 by QS (2026), #84 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #31 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #24 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Anatomy & Physiology (#13) and Veterinary Science (#22).
What IELTS score does the University of Glasgow need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (218 of the 473 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Glasgow offer?
481 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (101), life sciences & biotechnology (49) and engineering & technology (41).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Glasgow's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.