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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 10 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 4. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 9 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#35
#801
THE World
#29
#88
Guardian UK
#17
1993
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Glasgow Caledonian University

The University of Edinburgh

87.1%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
41.6%

International

International student share

130
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

35 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Management, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Nursing (General), Accounting, Applied Psychology, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    67%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    97%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    75%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,900 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Economics and 23 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 5 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 81 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Physics, French, Philosophy and 73 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses