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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

4/8

Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the West of Scotland are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Glasgow Caledonian University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses; University of the West of Scotland on ranking, established, satisfaction, international.

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the West of Scotland both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and Applied Computing. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,670 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 12 and University of the West of Scotland in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £26,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £22,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 7 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 6.

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
#601
#88
Guardian UK
#115
1993
Established
1897
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 the West of Scotland

87.1%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
30.3%

International

International student share

130
119

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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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

28 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 West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Journalism, Marketing, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Mathematics, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 West of Scotland
£15,500

About the same.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £1,670 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 West of Scotland

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Applied Computing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction99%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

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

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,670 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 West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law and 16 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of the West of Scotland better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 75% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 20 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Building & Construction, Computer Science, Management, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging and 12 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 21 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care and 13 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses