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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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.

5/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Kingston

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London and Kingston University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, employment, international, scholarship; Kingston University on ranking, TEF, graduate salary, courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Kingston University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Kingston University both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and Kingston University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £24,500 from Kingston University. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#686
#501
THE World
#801
#84
Guardian UK
#67
1891
Established
1899
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

Kingston University

85.4%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
21.9%

International

International student share

291
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
0

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

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

Subjects

26 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

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Dance, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Kingston 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
Kingston University
£18,500

Kingston University is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Kingston University
£18,900

Kingston University is about £3,100 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

Kingston University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    74%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    70%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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Kingston University

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Kingston University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £3,100 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 Kingston University?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Economics, Social Work, Music, Applied Psychology, Education Studies and 14 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Kingston 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 £20,000 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 76% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, History, English Studies, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 5 more.

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

Kingston University teaches 41 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Midwifery, Biomedical Sciences and 33 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses