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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford 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 Oxford at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Oxford both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Law, Clinical Specialities and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £27,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £20,480 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 2 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £22,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#4
#801
THE World
#1
#88
Guardian UK
#1
1993
Established
1096
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 Oxford

87.1%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
37.2%

International

International student share

130
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

25 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Social Work, Social Sciences (General), Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Management, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £27,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Oxford
£38,430

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £20,480 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 Oxford

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    67%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £27,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £20,480 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Law, Clinical Specialities, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science and 13 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Oxford better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Accounting, Adult Nursing and 15 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 54 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 46 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses