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Reading · QS World #196
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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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Reading
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (established, courses). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not lead in any category where both have data.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of Reading at a glance
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of Reading both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Marketing and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £26,450 at University of Reading: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £13,500 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
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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 Reading
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Marketing
1 courseTypical fee £15,950 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
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 Reading
- £25,850
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 Reading
- £26,450
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £13,500 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
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FAQ
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £26,450 at University of Reading: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £13,500 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Marketing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Does Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) teaches 1 subject area that University of Reading does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
University of Reading teaches 68 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 60 more.
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