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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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is ahead on scholarship.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and University of the West of Scotland both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Marketing. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £3,330 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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
3 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 the West of Scotland
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Marketing
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
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 the West of Scotland
- £16,280
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £3,330 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,950 a year at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is about £3,330 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Marketing.
Does Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Global Institute of Sport (GIS) lists 8 courses.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 46 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 38 more.
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