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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Salford

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Salford are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary; University of Salford on ranking, established, courses, scholarship.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Salford at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Salford both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Business Studies. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,040 at University of Salford: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,710 at University of Salford, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 18 and University of Salford in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £21,000 from University of Salford. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 16 and University of Salford in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1001
#801
THE World
#801
#88
Guardian UK
#82
1993
Established
1896
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 Salford

87.1%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
19.1%

International

International student share

130
305

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%
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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

36 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Law, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Management, Games Design & Computer Animation, Politics & International Relations, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Mathematics, Technology & Logistics, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,340 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Salford
£17,710

About the same.

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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    67%Satisfaction76%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction71%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,040 at University of Salford: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,710 at University of Salford, so the two cost about the same. 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Marketing, Civil Engineering and 24 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Forensic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences (General) and 4 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 36 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture and 28 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses