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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Keele

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Keele University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Keele University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £3,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 10 and Keele University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £26,500 from Keele University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Keele University is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#801
#501
THE World
#501
#84
Guardian UK
#73
1891
Established
1949
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Goldsmiths, University of London

Keele University

85.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
8.5%

International

International student share

291
426

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
1

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%
VS

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%

Subjects

23 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

Keele University

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Creative Writing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mathematics, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Keele 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

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Keele University
£18,200

Keele University is about £3,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Keele University
£18,200

Keele University is about £3,800 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

Keele University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction75%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    70%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Keele University: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Keele University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £3,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £3,800 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 Keele University?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Social Work, Education Studies, Management and 11 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Keele University better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £21,000 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 93% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Keele University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Keele University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 8 more.

What can you study at Keele University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Keele University teaches 56 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering and 48 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses