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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

1/11

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on employment.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Bristol both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Management, Mathematics and Economics. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £15,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 13 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 8 and University of Bristol in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#57
#801
THE World
#80
#88
Guardian UK
#13
1993
Established
1876
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

University of Bristol

87.1%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
33.6%

International

International student share

130
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

27 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £15,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Bristol
£28,460

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,510 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 Bristol

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    67%Satisfaction93%

  • Dentistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £15,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,510 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Management, Mathematics, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Psychology (General), Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 15 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Bristol better for Management?

Management graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £44,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 84% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Building & Construction, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing and 13 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 56 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, History, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry and 48 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses