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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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

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9/12

King's College London

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs King's College London, University of London at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and King's College London, University of London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Law and Politics & International Relations. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £44,500 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 5 and King's College London, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#37
#501
THE World
#38
#84
Guardian UK
#26
1891
Established
1829
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Goldsmiths, University of London

King's College London, University of London

85.4%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
38.4%

International

International student share

291
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
10

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%
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King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China36.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%

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

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: Marketing, Personal & Professional Development, Ancient Languages, Drama & Theatre, Information & Library Studies, Applied Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, Business & Management (General).

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at King's College London, 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
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

King's College London, University of London is about £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

King's College London, University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

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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King's College London, University of London

Alexandros Petersen Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Organ Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

CMR Fellowship Programme

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs King's College London, University of London: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or King's College London, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £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 King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Economics, Education Studies, Management, History, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 11 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or King's College London, University of London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £25,500 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 86% at King's College London, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at King's College London, University of London?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation and 8 more.

What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

King's College London, University of London teaches 57 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing and 49 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses