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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

3/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Aberdeen both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Economics. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Aberdeen in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £22,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#288
#501
THE World
#201
#84
Guardian UK
#22
1891
Established
1495
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

University of Aberdeen

85.4%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
18.8%

International

International student share

291
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
3

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

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: History of Art & Design, Mathematics, Theology & Religious Studies, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

University of Aberdeen is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,000 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    73%Satisfaction79%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    77%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,000 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Economics, Management, Media & Film Studies, English Studies, Anthropology, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology and 10 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Aberdeen better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 90% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 17 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology and 9 more.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 58 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Celtic Studies, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering and 50 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses