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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

3/10

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Greenwich both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,280 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 22 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 3. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £29,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £52,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 15 and University of Greenwich in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#791
#801
THE World
#601
#88
Guardian UK
#79
1993
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

87.1%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
34.6%

International

International student share

130
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

35 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Forensic Science, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Accounting, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Economics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,280 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Greenwich
£19,450

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,500 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    67%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,280 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,500 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Law, Design & Fashion and 23 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 67% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Sciences (General) and 5 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 37 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Architecture and 29 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses