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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

7/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

4/11

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, international, courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of East London both teach 28 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 East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £4,780 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 East London in 2. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London 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
#1001
#501
THE World
#1001
#84
Guardian UK
#111
1891
Established
1892
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 London

85.4%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
49.4%

International

International student share

291
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

28 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 London

Also taught at both: Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Dance, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information & Library Studies, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560

University of East London is about £6,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £4,780 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 London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction99%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction99%

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 East London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £4,780 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 London?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Politics & International Relations, Social Work and 16 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 89% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 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 London?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, History, English Studies, Creative Writing, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 3 more.

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

University of East London teaches 36 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT and 28 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses