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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

5/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Huddersfield are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Huddersfield on ranking, TEF, established, courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Huddersfield both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Computer Science and Media & Film Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £4,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Huddersfield in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £23,000 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Huddersfield in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#521
#501
THE World
#501
#84
Guardian UK
#51
1891
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

85.4%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
18.2%

International

International student share

291
413

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

27 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Fine Art, History, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Creative Writing, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £3,300 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 Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction72%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction65%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction70%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    70%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

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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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £4,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,300 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Education Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, Law, Marketing, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 15 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Business & Management (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages and 4 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 49 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Business Studies, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 41 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses