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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Ulster University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Ulster University both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £4,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and Ulster University in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#595
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#60
1891
Established
1968
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Goldsmiths, University of London

Ulster University

85.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
32.5%

International

International student share

291
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
0

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

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%

Subjects

22 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

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Ulster 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
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £4,510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster 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

Ulster University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    70%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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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Ulster University

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Ulster University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £4,510 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 Ulster University?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Psychology (General), Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Marketing and 10 more.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 17 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Education Studies, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 9 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Accounting, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 36 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses