Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Strathclyde. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 47 | $42,960 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 33 | $28,214 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 32 | $28,214 | See → |
| Business & management | 30 | $41,883 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 20 | $40,805 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 19 | $31,715 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 18 | $30,638 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 18 | $37,439 | See → |
| Social sciences | 17 | $28,214 | See → |
| Psychology | 13 | $28,214 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $28,214 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 10 | $42,960 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 9 | $44,307 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 7 | $37,439 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 4 | $44,307 | See → |
Costs and entry
224 courses mention scholarships. 114 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Strathclyde
The job market for the University of Strathclyde'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 Strathclyde cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $35,014 a year; half of the University of Strathclyde's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $28,214 and $42,960. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $44,307, humanities & languages $28,214.
How is the University of Strathclyde ranked?
The University of Strathclyde is ranked #251 by QS (2026) and #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #38 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #19 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#26) and Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#36).
What IELTS score does the University of Strathclyde need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (123 of the 207 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Strathclyde offer?
278 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (47), humanities & languages (33) and education & teaching (32).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Strathclyde's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.