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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Cumbria both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 6. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £28,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 11 and University of Cumbria in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#88
Guardian UK
#101
1993
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

87.1%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
2.6%

International

International student share

130
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

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

University of Cumbria

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Work, Applied Psychology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £1,050 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 Cumbria

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    96%Satisfaction74%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfaction95%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction100%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Medical Imaging

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    75%Satisfaction74%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,050 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Law, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Medical Imaging and 10 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Cumbria better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 85% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 18 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 18 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Sociology & Criminology, Zoology & Animal Biology and 10 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses