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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Hull

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hull leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Hull both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Education Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £3,500 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 Hull in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £18,500 from University of Hull. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hull 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
#575
#501
THE World
#501
#84
Guardian UK
#65
1891
Established
1927
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 Hull

85.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
29.9%

International

International student share

291
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
3

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

Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

Subjects

23 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 Hull

Also taught at both: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Design & Fashion, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, Applied Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500

University of Hull is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Hull
£18,500

University of Hull is about £3,500 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 Hull

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    70%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 Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £3,500 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 Hull?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Marketing and 11 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,000 from University of Hull. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 92% at University of Hull. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hull lists 328 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 Hull?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography and 8 more.

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

University of Hull teaches 38 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Physics, Software Engineering, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 30 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hull328 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses