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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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

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6/10

Middlesex

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Middlesex University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Middlesex University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and Middlesex University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £25,500 from Middlesex University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex 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
#901
#501
THE World
#501
#84
Guardian UK
#74
1891
Established
1878
No
Russell Group
No
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

Middlesex University

85.4%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
29.6%

International

International student share

291
294

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

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

Subjects

24 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

Middlesex University

Also taught at both: Fine Art, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Games Design & Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Middlesex 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
Middlesex University
£17,200

Middlesex University is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Middlesex University
£17,600

Middlesex University is about £4,400 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

Middlesex University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    70%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

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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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Middlesex University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £4,400 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 Middlesex University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Law, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Management and 12 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Middlesex 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 £20,500 from Middlesex University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 70% at Middlesex University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, History, English Studies, Creative Writing, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism and 7 more.

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

Middlesex University teaches 41 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Information Systems, Medicine, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 33 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses