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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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

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10/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Finance & Actuarial Science. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £41,500 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 1 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#62
#801
THE World
#52
#88
Guardian UK
#4
1993
Established
1895
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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

87.1%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
63.5%

International

International student share

130
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
25

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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London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%

Subjects

14 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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, 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
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£42,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or London School of Economics and Political Science, 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 £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,500 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Law, Management, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 2 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £41,500 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 34 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering and 26 more.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing and 8 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses