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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on ranking, employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Gloucestershire both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Cumbria is about £1,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 13 and University of Cumbria in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Human Geography & Environment: £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £25,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 13 and University of Cumbria in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1001
#101
Guardian UK
#103
2007
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Cumbria

University of Gloucestershire

80.5%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
18.9%

International

International student share

136
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

31 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.

University of Cumbria

University of Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Management.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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

University of Cumbria
£16,000
University of Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Cumbria is about £1,430 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

University of Cumbria

University of Gloucestershire

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction74%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction99%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

Is University of Cumbria or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Cumbria is about £1,430 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 University of Cumbria and University of Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation and 19 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Gloucestershire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £21,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Cumbria and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of Gloucestershire?

University of Cumbria teaches 9 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Environmental Sciences, Midwifery, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Plant Sciences and 1 more.

What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at University of Cumbria?

University of Gloucestershire teaches 29 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Marketing, Music, Accounting, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Journalism, Software Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 21 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses