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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

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4/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Greenwich both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £4,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Greenwich in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 12 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#791
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#79
1891
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

85.4%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
34.6%

International

International student share

291
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: History, Creative Writing, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £4,020 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £2,550 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    77%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction100%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £4,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,550 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 Greenwich?

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

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Fine Art, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and 3 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 36 more.

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