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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Liverpool

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on employment.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Liverpool both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Law. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £16,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £12,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 14 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 9 and University of Liverpool in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#139
#801
THE World
#143
#88
Guardian UK
#28
1993
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Liverpool

87.1%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
24.1%

International

International student share

130
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

34 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Psychology (General), Medical Imaging, Accounting, Computing & IT, Management, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dentistry, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Computing, Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £12,050 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 Liverpool

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    67%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Medical Imaging

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £16,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £12,050 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Law, Business Studies, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 22 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Liverpool better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £22,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and 6 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 60 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, History, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French and 52 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses