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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and Liverpool Hope University both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Media & Film Studies and Computer Science. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £470 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 10 and Liverpool Hope University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £27,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £21,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 10 and Liverpool Hope University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
#1501
#88
Guardian UK
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1993
Established
1844
No
Russell Group
No
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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

Liverpool Hope University

87.1%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
8%

International

International student share

130
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
4

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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Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

Subjects

25 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

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: Nutrition & Dietetics, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Management, Mathematics, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £470 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £1,450 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    67%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Software Engineering

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction60%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction73%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £470 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,450 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Economics, Design & Fashion and 13 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Liverpool Hope University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £22,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 81% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 23 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging and 15 more.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 31 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Creative Writing and 23 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses