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Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

London

U
University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

scored higher in 1 category

VS

3/4

Cambridge

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is ahead on scholarship.

Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of Cambridge have one subject area in common, Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £28,350 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#6
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THE World
#3
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Guardian UK
#2
2019
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

University of Cambridge

No data
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
32.2%

International

International student share

8
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

No published data on international students

    VS

    Cambridge

    96 countries · 32.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China28.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇮🇳India4.7%

    Subjects

    1 subject 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.

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

    University of Cambridge

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,950 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £42,300 (PG)

    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

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
    No data
    University of Cambridge
    £32,890

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Global Institute of Sport (GIS) yet.

    Postgraduate

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
    £12,950
    University of Cambridge
    £41,300

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £28,350 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

    Women Onside Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Cambridge

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    FAQ

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of Cambridge: common questions

    Is Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £28,350 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 Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of Cambridge?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

    Does Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

    University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Global Institute of Sport (GIS) lists 8 courses.

    What can you study at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) but not at University of Cambridge?

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS) teaches 2 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences and Marketing.

    What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?

    University of Cambridge teaches 78 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 70 more.

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