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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

4/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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8/12

Newcastle

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Newcastle University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Newcastle University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £34,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and Newcastle University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#149
#501
THE World
#144
#84
Guardian UK
#23
1891
Established
1834
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

Newcastle University

85.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
22.1%

International

International student share

291
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
4

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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Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

Subjects

32 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

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Management, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Information & Library Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Welsh Studies, Journalism, Cultural Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Newcastle 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
Newcastle University
£25,750

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Newcastle University
£30,700

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,700 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

Newcastle University

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    81%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    71%Satisfaction74%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction85%

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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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Newcastle University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,700 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 Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art and 20 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Newcastle University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £33,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 70% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and Dance.

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

Newcastle University teaches 67 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Linguistics, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities, Physics and 59 more.

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