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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

City St George's

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

City St George's, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

City St George's, University of London vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

City St George's, University of London and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Law. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £830 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, City St George's, University of London is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £32,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, City St George's, University of London is higher in 6 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#701
#351
THE World
#501
#49
Guardian UK
#84
1894
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

City St George's, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

84.2%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
40.3%

International

International student share

352
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
29

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.

City St George's

122 countries · 24.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🇨🇳China5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
VS

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

Subjects

24 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.

City St George's, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

Also taught at both: English Studies, History, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Cultural Studies, Dance.

Only at City St George's, University of London

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

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

City St George's, University of London
£22,830
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

City St George's, University of London
No data
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for City St George's, University of London 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.

City St George's, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    72%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £38,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Journalism

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

Scholarships for International Students

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City St George's, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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

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FAQ

City St George's, University of London vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

Is City St George's, University of London or Goldsmiths, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £830 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 City St George's, University of London and Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Management and 12 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £31,500 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at City St George's, University of London and 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does City St George's, University of London or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

City St George's, University of London teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Accounting and 36 more.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at City St George's, University of London?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies and 7 more.

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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses