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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Glasgow Caledonian University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Glasgow Caledonian University both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,950 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 11 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £26,500 from Glasgow Caledonian University. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 7 and Birkbeck, University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#354
QS World
#1001
#301
THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#88
1823
Established
1993
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Birkbeck, University of London

Glasgow Caledonian University

85.1%
87.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£32,500
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
88.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
22.7%

International

International student share

361
130

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
0

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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
VS

Glasgow Caledonian

45 countries · 22.7% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
  • 🇮🇳India27.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada1.6%

Subjects

22 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Glasgow Caledonian University

Also taught at both: Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Design & Fashion, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
Glasgow Caledonian University
£15,700

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Birkbeck, University of London

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    76%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction67%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    75%Satisfaction88%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    78%SatisfactionNo data

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    65%Satisfaction94%

  • Applied Psychology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Glasgow Caledonian University: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Glasgow Caledonian University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,950 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,900 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Glasgow Caledonian University?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Management, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology (General), Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 10 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Glasgow Caledonian University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £23,000 from Glasgow Caledonian University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Birkbeck, University of London and 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Glasgow Caledonian University offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 47 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Philosophy and 39 more.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 26 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation and 18 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses