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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

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7/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Portsmouth both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £650 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 22 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 14 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#662
#801
THE World
#401
#88
Guardian UK
#55
1993
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

87.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
24.5%

International

International student share

130
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

39 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Medical Imaging, Nursing (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £650 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 Portsmouth

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    67%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

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

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £650 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Management, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Law, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 27 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Portsmouth better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 84% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Clinical Specialities, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Nutrition & Dietetics and 1 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 45 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management and 37 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses