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Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

London

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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 0 categories

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3/3

Plymouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not lead in any category where both have data.

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

Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of Plymouth both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Marketing. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £6,550 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
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
2019
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Plymouth

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

8
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    Subjects

    2 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.

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

    University of Plymouth

    Only at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    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 Plymouth
    £19,500

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £6,550 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 Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

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

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

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £6,550 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 Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Marketing.

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

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    Global Institute of Sport (GIS) teaches 1 subject area that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 76 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 68 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Global Institute of Sport (GIS)8 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses