Glasgow Caledonian University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, the University for the Common Good, is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research....
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Glasgow Caledonian University, the University for the Common Good, is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Our welcoming university community of 1,500 staff and more than 22,000 students from nearly 130 countries enjoy state-of-the-art facilities across each of our campuses in Glasgow, and London, with transnational partnerships in China, South Africa, Oman, Bangladesh and Mauritius. Our success as a globally connected university is demonstrated by the large number of international students studying at our UK campuses.

Central to our Strategy 2030 is the ambition to be recognised as world leading in social innovation through our research and teaching. Achieving these ambitions will involve building on our flagship research centres, such as our Mary Robinson Centre for Climate Justice and our Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, with a Common Good suite of taught Masters’ programmes including the MSc Social Innovation.

Our research expertise spans our three Schools (the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, the Glasgow School for Business and Society, and our School of Health and Life Sciences) and various centres. These contribute strongly, with our globally recognised researchers regularly advising governments, industry and international bodies on policy development and delivering impact.

We have a wide range of accreditations and industry links, and 93% of our graduates are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2022). We offer demonstrable academic and teaching excellence, as well as high rates of student satisfaction. GCU’s student experience nurtures knowledge and creativity to address real-world challenges, changing the lives of our students and others.

GCU has a strong global presence and makes a significant contribution as a driver of social change – through transformative education, research excellence and our approach to sustainability. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we work with others to transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, the University for the Common Good, is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research....
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Glasgow Caledonian University, the University for the Common Good, is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Our welcoming university community of 1,500 staff and more than 22,000 students from nearly 130 countries enjoy state-of-the-art facilities across each of our campuses in Glasgow, and London, with transnational partnerships in China, South Africa, Oman, Bangladesh and Mauritius. Our success as a globally connected university is demonstrated by the large number of international students studying at our UK campuses.

Central to our Strategy 2030 is the ambition to be recognised as world leading in social innovation through our research and teaching. Achieving these ambitions will involve building on our flagship research centres, such as our Mary Robinson Centre for Climate Justice and our Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, with a Common Good suite of taught Masters’ programmes including the MSc Social Innovation.

Our research expertise spans our three Schools (the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, the Glasgow School for Business and Society, and our School of Health and Life Sciences) and various centres. These contribute strongly, with our globally recognised researchers regularly advising governments, industry and international bodies on policy development and delivering impact.

We have a wide range of accreditations and industry links, and 93% of our graduates are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2022). We offer demonstrable academic and teaching excellence, as well as high rates of student satisfaction. GCU’s student experience nurtures knowledge and creativity to address real-world challenges, changing the lives of our students and others.

GCU has a strong global presence and makes a significant contribution as a driver of social change – through transformative education, research excellence and our approach to sustainability. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we work with others to transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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University information

Total students

15,488

UG students

87%

PG students

13%

International students

2,765

UG students

61%

PG students

39%

Total faculty staff

723

Domestic staff

85%

Int'l staff

15%

Scholarships

GREAT Scholarship 2025

Master Open

Value

70

Deadline

1 May 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship

Master Open

Value

100

Deadline

16 May 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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New to GCU Postgraduate Regional Scholarship

Master Open

Value

10

Deadline

31 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Rankings & Ratings

Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the top public universities in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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2020
#801-1000
2021
#801-1000
2022
#1001-1200
2023
#1001-1200
2024
#1001-1200
2025
#1001-1200

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

5.2

Citations per Faculty

6.3

Employment Outcomes

6.8

Employer Reputation

5.4

Faculty Student Ratio

4.3

International Faculty Ratio

30.1

International Research Network

37.2

International Student Ratio

34.9

Sustainability

23.5

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Glasgow Caledonian University Campus

Glasgow Caledonian University

Cowcaddens Road

Glasgow

GB

G4 0BA

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow United Kingdom

# 1001-1200QS World University Rankings

182Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

3Scholarships

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Bachelor(7) UG(7)

BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Business

BA (Hons) International Fashion Branding

BSc (Hons) 3D Animation and Visualisation (Year 3 entry)

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying Pathway

BSc (Hons) Construction Management

BSc (Hons) Construction Management Pathway

BSc (Hons) Digital Design (Year 3 entry)

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Pathway

Accountancy

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) Economic Policy

BA (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk

BA (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk Pathway

BA (Hons) International Business

BA (Hons) International Business and Human Resource Management (Year 3 entry)

BA (Hons) International Business and Human Resource Management Pathway

BA (Hons) International Business with Languages

BA (Hons) International Marketing

BA (Hons) Risk Management

BA (Hons) Risk Management Pathway

BA/BA (Hons) Accountancy Pathway (1 year)

BA/BA (Hons) Accountancy Pathway (4 years)

BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering

BEng (Hons) Computer Networking (Year 3 entry)

BEng (Hons) Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Direct Entry

BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering

BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering Pathway

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Pathway

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Systems Engineering Direct Entry

BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Art and Animation)

BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Design)

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Software Development

BSc (Hons) Computing

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks Pathway

BSc (Hons) Digital Security and Forensics

BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering

BSc (Hons) Software Development for Business

MEng Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Direct Entry

MEng Electrical Power Engineering

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng Mechanical Engineering

MEng Mechanical Systems Engineering

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

BSc (Hons) Cell and Molecular Biology (direct entry)

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging

BSc (Hons) Food Science Pathway (1 year)

BSc (Hons) Food Science Pathway (4 years)

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics

BSc (Hons) Microbiology (direct entry)

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult)

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child)

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) Optometry

BSc (Hons) Orthoptics