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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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.

2/11

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

King's College London

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs King's College London, University of London at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and King's College London, University of London both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Dentistry. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £16,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £3,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 11 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £22,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 8 and King's College London, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#37
#801
THE World
#38
#88
Guardian UK
#26
1993
Established
1829
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Glasgow Caledonian University

King's College London, University of London

87.1%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
38.4%

International

International student share

130
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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%
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King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China36.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%

Subjects

29 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

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Forensic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at King's College London, University of London

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
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £16,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £3,150 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

King's College London, University of London

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Dentistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,500
    93%Satisfaction67%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    67%Satisfaction75%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Pharmacology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    75%SatisfactionNo data

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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King's College London, University of London

Alexandros Petersen Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Organ Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

CMR Fellowship Programme

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs King's College London, University of London: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or King's College London, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £16,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £3,150 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 King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Management, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and 17 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or King's College London, University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at King's College London, University of London?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 19 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 11 more.

What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

King's College London, University of London teaches 51 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, History, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 43 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses