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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Bristol, UWE vs Glasgow Caledonian University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Glasgow Caledonian University both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Building & Construction. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,950 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £19,500 from Glasgow Caledonian University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 20 and Bristol, UWE in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#88
1969
Established
1993
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Glasgow Caledonian University

86%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
88.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
22.7%

International

International student share

257
130

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

Glasgow Caledonian

45 countries · 22.7% international

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

Subjects

40 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.

Bristol, UWE

Glasgow Caledonian University

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Economics, Journalism, Mathematics, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Glasgow Caledonian University
£15,700

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950

Bristol, UWE is about £1,700 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.

Bristol, UWE

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    71%SatisfactionNo data

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction67%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Glasgow Caledonian University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Glasgow Caledonian University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,950 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,700 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 Bristol, UWE and Glasgow Caledonian University?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering and 28 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Glasgow Caledonian University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £23,000 from Glasgow Caledonian University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Glasgow Caledonian University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 32 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Education Studies and 24 more.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 8 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Clinical Specialities, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Dentistry and Nutrition & Dietetics.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses