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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

5/11

Brighton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). University of Brighton is ahead on ranking, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Brighton both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £3,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Brighton in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in History of Art & Design: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Brighton is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#901
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#68
1891
Established
1858
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Brighton

85.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
14.3%

International

International student share

291
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

27 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Management, History, Education Studies, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Brighton
£18,790

University of Brighton is about £3,210 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 Brighton

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    70%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction100%

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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University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £3,210 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Politics & International Relations, Fine Art, History of Art & Design and 15 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Brighton better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 94% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Anthropology, Personal & Professional Development, English Studies, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages and 4 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment and 36 more.

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