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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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

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6/10

Derby

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Derby at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Derby both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Marketing. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,900 at University of Derby: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £450 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 18 and University of Derby in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £21,000 from University of Derby. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 11 and University of Derby in 11, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#801
THE World
#601
#88
Guardian UK
#80
1993
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

87.1%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
14.3%

International

International student share

130
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

Subjects

40 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 Derby

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Politics & International Relations, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, General Engineering, Nursing (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Mathematics, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Derby

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 Derby
£16,900

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Derby
£17,500

University of Derby is about £450 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 Derby

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    97%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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Golding Awards

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Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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Sitwell Scholarship

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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Derby: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,900 at University of Derby: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £450 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 Derby?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Law, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Economics and 28 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Derby 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 Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 93% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Optometry & Ophthalmics, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Dentistry and Nutrition & Dietetics.

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

University of Derby teaches 34 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, History, Creative Writing and 26 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses