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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Richmond American University London at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and Richmond American University London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at Richmond American University London: Richmond American University London is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,500 at Richmond American University London: Richmond American University London is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Richmond American University London is higher in 3 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Richmond American University London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Subjects
11 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
Richmond American University London
Media & Film Studies
31 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Computer Science
22 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
16 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Marketing
Politics & International Relations
11 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Economics
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
History of Art & Design
10 coursesTypical fee £26,750 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
History
Mathematics
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
Only at Richmond American University 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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
Richmond American University London is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
Richmond American University London is about £3,500 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
Richmond American University London
Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction77%Psychology (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data79%Satisfaction82%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)No data71%Satisfaction79%Politics & International Relations
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction85%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data73%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGoldsmiths, 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
Richmond American University London
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Goldsmiths, University of London vs Richmond American University London: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Richmond American University London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at Richmond American University London: Richmond American University London is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,500 at Richmond American University London: Richmond American University London is about £3,500 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 Richmond American University London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Economics, History of Art & Design, Business & Management (General), History and Mathematics.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Richmond American University London offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Richmond American University London?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, Law, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Management and 20 more.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Richmond American University London teaches 3 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies and Software Engineering.
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