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London · QS World #701
Leeds
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Leeds Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University is ahead on TEF, established.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Leeds Arts University at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and Leeds Arts University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Film Production & Cinematography. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,000 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,300 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £3,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 3 and Leeds Arts University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,000 from Leeds Arts University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 4 and Leeds Arts University in 0.
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
Leeds Arts University
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%
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
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
Leeds Arts University
Design & Fashion
7 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Music
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £18,450 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
3 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Fine Art
Marketing
Creative Writing
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
Only at Leeds Arts 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
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
Leeds Arts University is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
Leeds Arts University is about £3,700 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
Leeds Arts University
Design & Fashion
£26,000Salary (3 years)£20,00094%Satisfaction84%Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50085%Satisfaction65%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£17,00094%Satisfaction89%Drama & Theatre
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,50081%Satisfaction65%
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
Leeds Arts University
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Goldsmiths, University of London vs Leeds Arts University: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Arts University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,000 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,300 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £3,700 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 Leeds Arts University?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Marketing, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre and Business & Management (General).
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Arts University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £20,000 from Leeds Arts University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 84% at Leeds Arts University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Arts University offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Leeds Arts University?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology and 23 more.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Leeds Arts University teaches 3 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Creative Arts (General), Applied Computing and Crafts & Applied Arts.
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