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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Design & Fashion. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 11 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#528
#501
THE World
#401
#84
Guardian UK
#53
1891
Established
1969
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

85.4%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
24.5%

International

International student share

291
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
7

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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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

27 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Education Studies, English Studies, Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,150 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    74%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction73%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%Satisfaction77%

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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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,150 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Psychology (General), Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Economics, Marketing, Politics & International Relations and 15 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Management, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies and 4 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting and 36 more.

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