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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Westminster, London

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

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5/9

Westminster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Westminster, London both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Media & Film Studies. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 15 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 4. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £31,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £22,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 11 and University of Westminster, London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#801
#88
Guardian UK
#107
1993
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

87.1%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
30.3%

International

International student share

130
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Software Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Nutrition & Dietetics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Nursing (General).

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

About the same.

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 Westminster, London

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction69%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    67%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London, so the two cost about the same. 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 16 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Westminster, London better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £26,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 69% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing and 12 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 36 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Architecture, Planning & Housing, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature and 28 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses