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London · QS World #701
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Arden
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
Arden University vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance
Arden University and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Management. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.
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.
Arden University
Goldsmiths, University of London
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Goldsmiths
59 countries · 40.3% international
- 🇨🇳China54.1%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
- 🌐Taiwan2.2%
Subjects
8 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.
Arden University
Goldsmiths, University of London
Psychology (General)
3 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
Management
Economics
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships
£22,780
Deadline: N/A
Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships
£22,780
Deadline: N/A
Academics at Risk Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Rob Stringer Scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: N/A
Generation Delta Studentships
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Goldsmiths, University of London?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, Economics, Law, Business & Management (General), Marketing and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Does Arden University or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Arden University teaches 6 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Arden University?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music and 23 more.
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