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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £11,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 8 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 5 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#485
#801
THE World
#401
#88
Guardian UK
#45
1993
Established
1879
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

Royal Holloway, University of London

87.1%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
16.7%

International

International student share

130
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
32

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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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.8%
  • 🇨🇳China8.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

Subjects

22 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

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Social Work, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Sciences (General), Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at Royal Holloway, 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
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,450 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

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    67%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction98%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Applied Psychology

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Royal Holloway, 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 £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £11,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,450 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Management, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Business Studies, Computing & IT and 10 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 67% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 26 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging and 18 more.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 38 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies and 30 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses