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Glasgow · QS World #1001
London · QS World #851
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
5/9
Arts London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the Arts London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses). Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.
Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the Arts London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Management. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £15,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £12,940 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 7 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £21,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 the Arts London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
13 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £22,180 (PG)
Management
Computer Science
Marketing
Business Studies
Media & Film Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Journalism
Applied Computing
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Economics
Only at Glasgow Caledonian University
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £15,190 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £12,940 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£23,50096%Satisfaction86%Management
£24,500Salary (3 years)£25,50089%SatisfactionNo dataComputer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£26,50067%Satisfaction80%Marketing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,50082%Satisfaction79%Media & Film Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction80%Games Design & Computer Animation
£26,000Salary (3 years)£26,50095%Satisfaction80%Journalism
£23,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction86%Applied Computing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
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Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £15,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £12,940 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Management, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Psychology (General) and 1 more.
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at University of the Arts London?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 35 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Finance & Actuarial Science and 27 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
University of the Arts London teaches 16 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations and 8 more.
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