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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/3
Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Abertay University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is ahead on scholarship.
Abertay University vs Global Institute of Sport (GIS) at a glance
Abertay University and Global Institute of Sport (GIS) both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £12,950 at Global Institute of Sport (GIS): Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £6,000 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Abertay University
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Marketing
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Global Institute of Sport (GIS) yet.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
- £12,950
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £6,000 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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Abertay University vs Global Institute of Sport (GIS): common questions
Is Abertay University or Global Institute of Sport (GIS) cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £12,950 at Global Institute of Sport (GIS): Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £6,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
Does Abertay University or Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Global Institute of Sport (GIS) lists 8 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
Abertay University teaches 28 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Food Science and 20 more.
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