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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and UCL (University College London) both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Goldsmiths, University of London is about £12,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £45,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#8
#501
THE World
#22
#84
Guardian UK
#9
1891
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

UCL (University College London)

85.4%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
51.9%

International

International student share

291
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
18

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

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

30 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Architecture, Education Studies, Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History of Art & Design, Music, English Studies, Marketing, Welsh Studies, Creative Writing, Theology & Religious Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information & Library Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at UCL (University College 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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £12,700 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£51,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    73%Satisfaction90%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    77%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Goldsmiths, University of London is about £12,700 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Management, Anthropology, Business & Management (General) and 18 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or UCL (University College London) better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 80% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at UCL (University College London)?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Cultural Studies and 1 more.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

UCL (University College London) teaches 79 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, French, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing and 71 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses