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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London 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 Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Queen Mary University of London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Media & Film Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 6 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £35,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#103
#501
THE World
#134
#84
Guardian UK
#35
1891
Established
1885
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

Queen Mary University of London

85.4%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
32.1%

International

International student share

291
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
18

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

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

21 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Clinical & Health Psychology, Management, Applied Psychology, Ancient Languages, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London yet.

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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    71%Satisfaction74%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,450 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Economics, Law, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Psychology (General), History, English Studies, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 9 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Queen Mary University of London better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £35,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 79% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 18 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Creative Writing and 10 more.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 60 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities and 52 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses