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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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.

3/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Nottingham Trent University leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on ranking, international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Nottingham Trent University both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £4,050 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 Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 14 and Nottingham Trent 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 £26,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 14 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
#639
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#42
1891
Established
1843
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

Nottingham Trent University

85.4%
87.2%

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%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
16%

International

International student share

291
462

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

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

Subjects

30 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

Nottingham Trent University

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Marketing, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Nottingham Trent 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
Nottingham Trent University
£17,950

Nottingham Trent University is about £4,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Nottingham Trent University
£18,300

Nottingham Trent 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

Nottingham Trent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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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Nottingham Trent University

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £4,050 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 Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, Music, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Mathematics and 18 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Nottingham Trent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £24,000 from Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 90% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Welsh Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Cultural Studies, Dance and 1 more.

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

Nottingham Trent University teaches 51 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Chemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Physics, Animal Science, Civil Engineering and 43 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses