Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
Glasgow · QS World #1001
Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 11 datapoints
We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/11
Glasgow Caledonian
scored higher in 1 category
10/11
Imperial College London
scored higher in 10 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on employment.
Glasgow Caledonian University vs Imperial College London at a glance
Glasgow Caledonian University and Imperial College London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £21,950 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £65,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 1.
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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
Imperial College London
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%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
19 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
Imperial College London
Computer Science
4 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
Civil Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £45,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
8 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £30,170 (PG)
Mathematics
1 courseTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £32,250 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
Design & Fashion
Building & Construction
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Finance & Actuarial Science
Business Studies
Clinical Specialities
Management
General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology, Economics, Software Engineering, Politics & International Relations.
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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £21,950 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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
Imperial College London
Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£64,00067%Satisfaction97%Civil Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)£35,50082%Satisfaction90%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)£46,00097%Satisfaction82%Mechanical Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)£40,00082%Satisfaction91%Software Engineering
£24,000Salary (3 years)£65,00081%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGlasgow Caledonian University
View all scholarships →Imperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Glasgow Caledonian University vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £21,950 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 Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities and 7 more.
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 67% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Imperial College London?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 29 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics and 21 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
Imperial College London teaches 23 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics and 15 more.
Ready to explore courses?
Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.