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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS World #1001

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Worcester both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Business & Management (General). Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 13 and University of Worcester in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 12 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
#1501
#88
Guardian UK
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1993
Established
1946
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 Worcester

87.1%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.7%
15.1%

International

International student share

130
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

30 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Children's Nursing, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Glasgow Caledonian University

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow Caledonian University
£17,950
University of Worcester
£18,900

Glasgow Caledonian University 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 Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction62%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    67%Satisfaction92%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    97%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction100%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction100%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Forensic Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow Caledonian University

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow Caledonian University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Glasgow Caledonian University 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 18 more.

Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Worcester better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses.

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

Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Optometry & Ophthalmics and 10 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 38 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, History, Biochemistry, English Literature and 30 more.

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Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses