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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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.

3/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Cambridge

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Cambridge both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £19,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 8 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 £59,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 5 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#6
#501
THE World
#3
#84
Guardian UK
#2
1891
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Cambridge

85.4%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
32.2%

International

International student share

291
336

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

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

26 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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: English Studies, Mathematics, Creative Writing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Ancient Languages, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Cambridge
£41,300

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £19,300 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 Cambridge

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£63,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£59,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£49,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction97%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction96%

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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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £19,300 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, History, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Management, History of Art & Design, Music, Anthropology and 14 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 94% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation and 5 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 53 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Archaeology, Clinical Specialities, Philosophy and 45 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses