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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary 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 Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and Queen Mary University of London both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 14 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £40,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 9 and Queen Mary University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#103
#801
THE World
#134
#88
Guardian UK
#35
1993
Established
1885
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

Queen Mary University of London

87.1%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
32.1%

International

International student share

130
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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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Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

30 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences (General), Design & Fashion, Accounting, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, General Engineering, Management, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at Queen Mary 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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary 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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Dentistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£46,500
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    67%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Pharmacology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Queen Mary 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 £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,750 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Dentistry, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Clinical Specialities and 18 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Queen Mary University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 18 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing and 10 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 51 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Medicine, English Studies, History, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering and 43 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses