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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
scored higher in 1 category
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is ahead on established.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of Greater Manchester have one subject area in common, Sport & Exercise Sciences. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £4,550 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Greater Manchester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
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 Greater Manchester
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £4,550 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £4,550 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 Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Does Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) teaches 2 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Marketing.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 55 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 47 more.
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