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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Kingston

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University and Kingston University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary; Kingston University on ranking, established, courses.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Kingston University at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and Kingston University both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

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

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 17 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £33,500 from Kingston University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#686
#801
THE World
#801
#88
Guardian UK
#67
1993
Established
1899
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Glasgow Caledonian University

Kingston University

87.1%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
21.9%

International

International student share

130
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Glasgow Caledonian

45 countries · 22.7% international

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

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

Subjects

36 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

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Marketing, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Social Work, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Clinical Specialities, Journalism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, General Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at Kingston 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
Kingston University
£18,500

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

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
Kingston University
£18,900

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £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

Kingston University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction71%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Applied Psychology

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    67%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    95%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Kingston University: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Kingston University cheaper for international students?

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

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences and 24 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Kingston University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £25,500 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 81% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Kingston University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Kingston University?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 12 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 4 more.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Kingston University teaches 31 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Creative Writing and 23 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses