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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Oxford Brookes University leads in 7 of 11 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 Oxford Brookes University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Oxford Brookes University both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £30,000 from Oxford Brookes University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#411
#501
THE World
#801
#84
Guardian UK
#43
1891
Established
1865
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

Oxford Brookes University

85.4%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
11.3%

International

International student share

291
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
14

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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Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

25 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

Oxford Brookes University

Also taught at both: History, Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Ancient Languages.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Oxford Brookes 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
Oxford Brookes University
£17,250

Oxford Brookes University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Oxford Brookes University
£18,900

Oxford Brookes University is about £3,100 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

Oxford Brookes University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    71%Satisfaction73%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    73%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    70%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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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Oxford Brookes University

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estranged students bursary

£2,000

Deadline: Jul 2027

Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Transition from Care Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Oxford Brookes University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £3,100 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 Oxford Brookes University?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Law, Marketing, Anthropology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Education Studies and 13 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Oxford Brookes 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 £25,000 from Oxford Brookes University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 81% at Oxford Brookes University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Oxford Brookes University offer more courses?

Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Music, Personal & Professional Development, English Studies, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 6 more.

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

Oxford Brookes University teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, English Literature, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General), Mechanical Engineering, Accounting and 36 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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