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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

2/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Dundee

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Dundee both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Dundee in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Dundee in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#447
#501
THE World
#301
#84
Guardian UK
#37
1891
Established
1881
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 Dundee

85.4%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
17.8%

International

International student share

291
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Personal & Professional Development, Architecture, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Information & Library Studies.

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 Dundee
£23,150

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Dundee
£23,700

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,700 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 Dundee

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction92%
  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction74%
  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction91%
  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    81%Satisfaction97%
  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction83%
  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction87%
  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction92%
  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    70%Satisfaction95%
  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction94%
  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction91%
  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction81%
  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    73%Satisfaction84%

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 Dundee

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,700 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 Dundee?

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

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

Economics graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £29,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 74% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 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 Dundee?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, History of Art & Design, Music, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies and 5 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Dentistry, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences and 36 more.

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