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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Goldsmiths
scored higher in 4 categories
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Royal College of Music
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal College of Music are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; Royal College of Music on TEF, established, satisfaction, international.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal College of Music at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal College of Music both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,760 at Royal College of Music: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,760 a year cheaper.
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
Royal College of Music
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%
Royal College of Music
37 countries · 48.2% international
- 🇨🇳China35.4%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.3%
- 🇦🇺Australia3.1%
- 🇫🇷France3.1%
Subjects
2 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
Royal College of Music
Music
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Cognitive & Experimental Psychology
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
- Royal College of Music
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,760 a year cheaper.
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
Royal College of Music
Adami Award for Collaborative Piano Fellows
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Fellowship in Historical Keyboards
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Gilbert & Eileen Edgar and Anthony Saltmarsh CPF
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Lord & Lady Lurgan Collaborative Piano Fellowship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Carne Junior Fellowship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal College of Music: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal College of Music cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,760 at Royal College of Music: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,760 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 Royal College of Music?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal College of Music offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Royal College of Music?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology and 29 more.
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