University of Glasgow vs University of Manchester, Which UK university is better for international students?

University of Glasgow vs University of Manchester

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University of Glasgow rankings place it among the top 100 universities in the world. It is the most research-intensive university in UK, with one of the widest range of courses.  University of Manchester is a private, co-ed non profitable institution.  It is ranked 36 out of 500 in Global Ranking

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# 35 QS World University 2026
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ProgramsK6FNSL -32
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Acceptance Rate28.0 %51.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-600
GRE-304
IELTS-6.5
PTE-59
TOEFL-110
GMAT-650
GRE-330
IELTS-6.5
PTE-59
SAT-1090
TOEFL-109
Cost to Study78XRnV   31510
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Graduate Employability Ranking: #131-140, 
LLM: up to $86,000.
PhD: $81,000. 
BSc: $65,000 


The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

  • LLM  : $104,000
  • Executive MBA : $98,000 
  • Executive Masters  : $95,000 
  • MBA   :  $85,000 
  • Doctorate  : $64,000 
  • Other Degree : $62,000 

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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.

Indian students applying for bachelors must have at least 80%, PG aspirants must have a first-class degree. 

Campuses and B-SchoolsAdam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
Alliance Manchester Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.8/10 FlUcco7.8/10 FlUcco
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Type of UniversityUniversity
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Established1451
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Location Facts

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.


The university is located on the south side of city center, mainly on the Oxford road area and Sackville Street area. The Oxford Road campus is located close to city center and curry mile.  


Library

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


University library has 4 million titles, 41,000 electronic journals; 500,000 e-books. It is one of the five national research libraries.


Campus Life

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. 


The campus has its own museums, art galleries, theatres, a music venue- Manchester academy, and much more. Over 400 student clubs and societies are offered by the largest student union of the UK at the University of Manchester. Jodrell Bank Discovery Center is utilized for conducting exhibitions, and activities engaging physics, astronomy, etc. From freshly brewed coffee to pizza’s all kinds of shops are available on-campus.


Hostel#Rooms - $7135
#Board and Room --Undergraduate - $7360
#Board and Room --Postgraduate - $8580
Famous Alumni

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. 


Benedict Cumberbatch (actor), Andre Geim (physicist), Ben Alton (comedian), James Chadwick (physicist), Toby Jones (actor), Meera Sayal (comedian), Arthur Eddington (astronomer), Liam Byrne (MP in UK Parliament), Nick Brown (MP in UK Parliament), etc. 


City Life

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%.    


Manchester is recognized as UK’s most liveable and popular city. The city offers live, classical music performances and a buzzing social scene with various pubs and discos catering to audiences with different musical interests. Sports activities in the city are taken seriously, from football teams like Manchester United to Lancashire Cricket Club, every sport is encouraged. Shop around at Trafford Center, Northern Quarter, Harvey Nichols, and Selfridges. The unemployment rate of the city is around 5%.


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