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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Bristol both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Economics. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £42,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#57
#501
THE World
#80
#84
Guardian UK
#13
1891
Established
1876
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

University of Bristol

85.4%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
33.6%

International

International student share

291
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

29 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Ancient Languages, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Welsh Studies, Creative Writing, Theology & Religious Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Bristol
£28,460

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,460 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 Bristol

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction99%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,460 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Management, Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, History, Music, Social Work and 17 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £48,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 93% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Architecture, Clinical & Health Psychology and 2 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 54 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry and 46 more.

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