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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 Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Gloucestershire both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Marketing and Design & Fashion. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 9 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £28,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 13 and University of Gloucestershire in 7.

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
#1001
#88
Guardian UK
#103
1993
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 Gloucestershire

87.1%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
18.9%

International

International student share

130
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

30 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Applied Computing, General Engineering, Mathematics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,730 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction100%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    67%Satisfaction77%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction75%

  • Software Engineering

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction65%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,730 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business Studies, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Accounting, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 18 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Gloucestershire better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £24,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 75% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science and 10 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 30 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Creative Writing and 22 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses