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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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 London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of West London at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of West London both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,750 at University of West London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £700 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 16 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £24,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £31,000 from University of West London. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 14 and Glasgow Caledonian University 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
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#801
THE World
#1201
#88
Guardian UK
#108
1993
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
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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 West London

87.1%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
27.1%

International

International student share

130
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

36 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 West London

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Software Engineering, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mathematics, Pharmacology, Economics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Applied Psychology.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £700 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 West London

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    67%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction88%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    75%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £16,750 at University of West London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £700 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 West London?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Law, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 24 more.

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

Hospitality, Events & Tourism graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £21,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 94% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 12 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 4 more.

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

University of West London teaches 32 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Genetics & Genomics, Film Production & Cinematography, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Aerospace Engineering and 24 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses