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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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.

6/10

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of South Wales is ahead on ranking, established, courses, scholarship.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of South Wales at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of South Wales both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Building & Construction. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,900 at University of South Wales, 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 21 and University of South Wales in 6. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £29,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £40,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 12 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#801
THE World
#1201
#88
Guardian UK
#83
1993
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

87.1%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
22%

International

International student share

130
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

32 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Applied Computing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of South Wales
£17,900

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 South Wales

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction97%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    97%Satisfaction98%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of South Wales: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,900 at University of South Wales, 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Law, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Nursing (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Marketing and 20 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £19,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 94% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 16 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and 8 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 31 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Community & Specialist Nursing and 23 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses