University of Glasgow | University of Birmingham | |
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Collegedunia Score | 6.2 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 76 QS World University 2024 # 87 Times Higher Education 2024 # 81 QS World University 2023 | # 84 QS World University 2024 # 101 Times Higher Education 2024 # 91 US News 2023 |
Subject Strength | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 44 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 43 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 100 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 62 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 99 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -30 PG Programs -73 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -55 PG Programs -154 Doctorate Programs -57 |
Acceptance Rate | 74.3 % | 13.5 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE updated-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-500 GRE updated-292 IELTS-6 PTE-59 TOEFL-80 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31510 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33619 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9623 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27180 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26640 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21743 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #131-140, | Graduate employability ranking #86; Annual average salary 57,100 USD; Top recruiters: IBM, Capgemini, Peter Brett Associates, WSP Global Inc., Barclays Bank, etc.; Highest paid degrees: Executive MBA (127,000 USD), MBA (104,000 USD), Bachelor (101,000 USD), LLM (85,000 USD), Masters in Finance (76,000 USD). |
application requirements | International applicants must fulfill country-specific requirements, | Academic transcripts; 2 reference letters; personal statement; essay; research proposal (for research programs); Proof of English language proficiency |
Campuses and B-Schools | Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow | NA |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 17 reviews | 5.8/10 Read 2 reviews |
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General Facts | University of Glasgow | University of Birmingham |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1451 | 1900 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
Male:Female | 42% Male, 58% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
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. | 2 campuses- Edgbaston and Selly Oak located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK; centered around Chancellor’s Court and Old Joe. |
Library | 2.5 million books and journals. 1,8532,00 ebooks and 50,00 journals. There is an additional archival collection as well. | 7 libraries and resource center; 2.7 million books and scholarly periodicals, over 16,000 electronic resources; 1.8 million print; 500,000 online books; over 85,000 print & online journals. |
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. | 250 clubs & societies; Houses the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Shakespeare Institute, Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts, Lapworth Museum of Geology, Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower; UoB Sport & Fitness club (consisting of 50m swimming pool, multi-sports arena, 6 glass-backed squash courts, 200-station gym, 10m climbing wall, Performance Centre, 5 activity studios, etc.); 9 Costas, 2 Starbucks; other university cafes; etc. |
Hostel | #Rooms - $7135 | #Room and Board (including meals) - $10147 #Rooms - $8696 |
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. | 11 Nobel laureates; Neville Chamberlain & Stanley Baldwin (Former British PM); Sir Edward Elgar (British composer); Baroness Amos (UN Under-Secretary-General); Lord Roll of Ipsden (Director of the Bank of England); Isaac Hempstead Wright (Actor); Rodolfo Neri Vela (Mexican scientist & astronaut); Tim Curry (Actor) |
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%. | A city in West Midlands, England; 2nd largest city in England; Economy dominated by the service sector; 2nd largest metropolitan economy in UK with a GDP of 121.1 billion USD; Top tourist attractions include Victoria Square, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Thinktank- Birmingham Science Museum, National SEA LIFE Centre, St. Philip's Cathedral, Cadbury World |
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