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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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.

2/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 6 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#485
#501
THE World
#401
#84
Guardian UK
#45
1891
Established
1879
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

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
16.7%

International

International student share

291
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
32

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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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.8%
  • 🇨🇳China8.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

Subjects

27 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 Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Royal Holloway, 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
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,400 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

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Holloway, 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 £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,400 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 Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Law, Management, Music, History, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 15 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism and 4 more.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, English Literature, Philosophy and 25 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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