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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.
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Goldsmiths
scored higher in 4 categories
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and The Northern School of Art both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design and Drama & Theatre. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £8,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 1 and The Northern School of Art in 1, with 1 about level.
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
The Northern School of Art
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%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
History of Art & Design
10 coursesTypical fee £26,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £8,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £8,500 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
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£26,000Salary (3 years)£16,00094%Satisfaction87%Drama & Theatre
£24,000Salary (3 years)£15,50081%Satisfaction95%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£15,50094%Satisfaction94%
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
The Northern School of Art
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Goldsmiths, University of London vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £8,500 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 The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at The Northern School of Art?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 34 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology and 26 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The Northern School of Art teaches 1 subject area that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Creative Arts (General).
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