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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

4/10

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Brighton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Brighton leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Brighton at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Brighton both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £840 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 22 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £36,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 18 and University of Brighton in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#901
#801
THE World
#601
#88
Guardian UK
#68
1993
Established
1858
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

University of Brighton

87.1%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
14.3%

International

International student share

130
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
22

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%
VS

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

38 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

University of Brighton

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Applied Psychology, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Nursing (General), Biological Sciences (General), Economics, Mathematics, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Brighton

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
University of Brighton
£17,250

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Brighton
£18,790

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £840 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

University of Brighton

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    97%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    67%Satisfaction81%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    71%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Brighton: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £840 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 University of Brighton?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting and 26 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Brighton offer more courses?

University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Clinical Specialities, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Forensic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Pharmacology, Applied Computing, Dentistry and 2 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 33 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Biology and 25 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses