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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/7
Glasgow Caledonian
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Hartpury
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Hartpury University is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.
Glasgow Caledonian University vs Hartpury University at a glance
Glasgow Caledonian University and Hartpury University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,250 at Hartpury University: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £19,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £23,500 from Hartpury University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Glasgow Caledonian University
Hartpury University
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.
Glasgow Caledonian
45 countries · 22.7% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
- 🇮🇳India27.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada1.6%
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Subjects
6 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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
Hartpury University
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Business Studies
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Psychology (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £15,700
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
- Hartpury University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University yet.
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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
Hartpury University
Business & Management (General)
£23,000Salary (3 years)£23,50085%Satisfaction89%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£19,500Salary (3 years)£23,50081%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGlasgow Caledonian University
View all scholarships →Hartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Glasgow Caledonian University vs Hartpury University: common questions
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Hartpury University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,250 at Hartpury University: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,550 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 Glasgow Caledonian University and Hartpury University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General) and Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Hartpury University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £23,500 from Hartpury University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 89% at Hartpury University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Hartpury University offer more courses?
Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Hartpury University?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 42 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering and 34 more.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
Hartpury University teaches 6 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Ecology & Conservation.
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