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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

1/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on satisfaction.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Media & Film Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and The University of Edinburgh in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#35
#501
THE World
#29
#84
Guardian UK
#17
1891
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

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 University of Edinburgh

85.4%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

291
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
112

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

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

31 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 University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Social Work, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Architecture, Personal & Professional Development, Creative Writing, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Clinical & Health Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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 University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    70%Satisfaction88%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,600 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 University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), History of Art & Design, Mathematics, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Economics and 19 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or The University of Edinburgh better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 74% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Dance and Information & Library Studies.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 85 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 77 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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