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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Reading both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Economics. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 13 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 7 and University of Reading in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#196
#801
THE World
#201
#88
Guardian UK
#33
1993
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

87.1%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
18%

International

International student share

130
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

24 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Reading
£26,450

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,500 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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £8,500 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, Law, Marketing, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Management, Mathematics, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations and 12 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing and 16 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 46 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including History, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Food Science, Information & Library Studies, Sociology & Criminology and 38 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses