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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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

Sheffield

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Sheffield both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Politics & International Relations. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,130 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,410 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 9 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 9 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#82
#801
THE World
#108
#88
Guardian UK
#19
1993
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Sheffield

87.1%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
28.1%

International

International student share

130
307

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

30 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Clinical Specialities, Journalism, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Management, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Dentistry, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,130 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,410 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 Sheffield

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    97%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    67%Satisfaction95%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Optometry & Ophthalmics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Software Engineering

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,130 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,410 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies and 18 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 80% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Medical Imaging, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 10 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 47 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, History, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and 39 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses