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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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.

3/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Economics and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and University of East Anglia UEA in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#381
#501
THE World
#251
#84
Guardian UK
#27
1891
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

85.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
14.3%

International

International student share

291
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

Subjects

25 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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Personal & Professional Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Mathematics, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Ancient Languages, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Business & Management (General), Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,850 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 East Anglia UEA

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

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

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    71%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,850 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History of Art & Design, History, Management, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Law, Marketing and 13 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA 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 East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 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 East Anglia UEA?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Anthropology, Music, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies and 6 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 52 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including English Literature, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, International Development, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting and 44 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses