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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Politics & International Relations. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 10 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 8 and University of Stirling in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#560
#801
THE World
#501
#88
Guardian UK
#50
1993
Established
1967
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 Stirling

87.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
18.4%

International

International student share

130
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

25 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    67%Satisfaction68%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    No dataSatisfaction75%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Management

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction98%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Journalism and 13 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT and 15 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 35 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, History, English Studies, French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Biology and 27 more.

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