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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

3/8

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Sunderland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sunderland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Sunderland both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law and Business & Management (General). Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 16 and University of Sunderland in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £24,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 16 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
#1501
#88
Guardian UK
#86
1993
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 Sunderland

87.1%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
36.5%

International

International student share

130
193

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%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

31 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Nursing (General), Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Economics, General Engineering, Mathematics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £950 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 Sunderland

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    No dataSatisfaction95%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    67%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £950 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 19 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Sunderland better for Hospitality, Events & Tourism?

Hospitality, Events & Tourism graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £19,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 93% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Forensic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 9 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 25 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health & Social Care and 17 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses