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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

2/11

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Southampton both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 21 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 10 and University of Southampton in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#111
#801
THE World
#129
#88
Guardian UK
#16
1993
Established
1862
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 Southampton

87.1%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
35.1%

International

International student share

130
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

37 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Management, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Pharmacology, Applied Computing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Southampton
£31,200

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,250 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 Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    No dataSatisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    67%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction66%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £13,250 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Marketing and 25 more.

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

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Forensic Science, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 3 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 54 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 46 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses