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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

4/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Lancaster

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Lancaster University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Lancaster University both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and Lancaster University in 4. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £31,000 from Lancaster University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 8 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
#164
#501
THE World
#184
#84
Guardian UK
#10
1891
Established
1964
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

Lancaster University

85.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
22.4%

International

International student share

291
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
11

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

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

25 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

Lancaster University

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Cultural Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Lancaster 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
Lancaster University
£28,680

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,680 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Lancaster University
£24,300

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,300 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

Lancaster University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%Satisfaction92%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    71%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    70%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Lancaster University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,300 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 Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Marketing, Psychology (General), Fine Art, History and 13 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Lancaster 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 £19,500 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 89% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology and 6 more.

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

Lancaster University teaches 46 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Linguistics, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, English Literature and 38 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses