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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Teesside University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Teesside University both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 13 and Teesside University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 13 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#95
1891
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Teesside University

85.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
28.5%

International

International student share

291
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
5

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

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

Subjects

20 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

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Management, Marketing, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General).

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Teesside 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
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Teesside University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University 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

Teesside University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    70%Satisfaction99%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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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Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Teesside University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £5,000 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 Teesside University?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, English Studies and 8 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Teesside 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 £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 95% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Teesside University offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 19 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology and 11 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 35 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and 27 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses