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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £4,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 13 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 8, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 15 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#528
#801
THE World
#401
#88
Guardian UK
#53
1993
Established
1969
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

87.1%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
24.5%

International

International student share

130
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
7

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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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

34 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Politics & International Relations, Nursing (General), General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £4,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,900 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    67%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction73%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £4,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,900 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Building & Construction, Social Work, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering and 22 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 14 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Journalism, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General) and 6 more.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 37 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, History, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry and 29 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses