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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 Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Leicester both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Biological Sciences (General). Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 17 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 4. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £35,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 9 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#314
#801
THE World
#192
#88
Guardian UK
#30
1993
Established
1921
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 Leicester

87.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
19.3%

International

International student share

130
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
28

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

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

Subjects

31 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 Leicester

Also taught at both: Journalism, Management, Marketing, Software Engineering, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Leicester

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 Leicester
£25,100

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester 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 Leicester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    67%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    71%Satisfaction91%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction65%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Leicester

International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

ULSB International Deans Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £9,400 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 Leicester?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 19 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 9 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 41 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 33 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses