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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/12
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 3 categories
9/12
Imperial College London
scored higher in 9 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, courses.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Imperial College London at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and Imperial College London both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Design & Fashion. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £17,900 a year cheaper.
In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher. In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher.
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.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Imperial College 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.
Goldsmiths
59 countries · 40.3% international
- 🇨🇳China54.1%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
- 🌐Taiwan2.2%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
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.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Imperial College London
Computer Science
22 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
Mathematics
1 courseTypical fee £21,000 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £32,250 (PG)
Design & Fashion
Economics
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Management
Politics & International Relations
11 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £57,000 (PG)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business & Management (General)
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
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £17,900 a year cheaper.
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.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Imperial College London
Computer Science
£31,500Salary (3 years)£64,00081%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGoldsmiths, 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
Imperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £17,900 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 Goldsmiths, University of London and Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Design & Fashion, Economics, Management, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Business & Management (General).
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Imperial College London?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Law and 23 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Imperial College London teaches 34 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 26 more.
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