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Glasgow · QS World #1001
Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
1/10
Glasgow Caledonian
scored higher in 1 category
9/10
Cambridge
scored higher in 9 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on employment.
Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Cambridge both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General) and Biomedical Sciences. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £17,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £23,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 3 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 2 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Cambridge
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
25 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 Cambridge
Biological Sciences (General)
1 courseTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Law
Mathematics
Building & Construction
Clinical Specialities
Computer Science
Management
Economics
Politics & International Relations
Business Studies
Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Pharmacology, Dentistry, Technology & Logistics.
Only at Glasgow Caledonian University
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £17,190 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £23,350 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 Cambridge
Biological Sciences (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£35,00084%Satisfaction91%Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)£49,000No dataSatisfaction96%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£63,50067%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £17,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £23,350 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Building & Construction, Clinical Specialities, Computer Science, Management and 13 more.
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Cambridge better for Biological Sciences (General)?
Biological Sciences (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £35,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 91% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at University of Cambridge?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Accounting, Adult Nursing and 15 more.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
University of Cambridge teaches 54 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Archaeology, Architecture, Philosophy, Physics and 46 more.
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