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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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.

5/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

Kent

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Kent both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,500 at University of Kent: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 6 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £32,500 from University of Kent. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Kent in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#415
#501
THE World
#401
#84
Guardian UK
#47
1891
Established
1965
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 Kent

85.4%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
16%

International

International student share

291
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

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 Kent

Also taught at both: Architecture, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Kent
£20,700

University of Kent is about £1,300 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 Kent

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction78%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction78%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Kent

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,500 at University of Kent: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £1,300 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 Kent?

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

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £37,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 79% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Fine Art, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies and 6 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 38 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Accounting, Chemistry and 30 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses