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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

8/12

Leeds

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Leeds both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £11,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £36,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leeds is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London 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
#77
#501
THE World
#118
#84
Guardian UK
#15
1891
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

85.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
31.5%

International

International student share

291
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
13

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

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

35 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 Leeds

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mathematics, English Studies, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Ancient Languages, Theology & Religious Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Information & Library Studies, Journalism, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Leeds
£31,500

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,500 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 Leeds

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £11,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,500 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Music, Design & Fashion, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Personal & Professional Development and 23 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £25,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 90% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leeds lists 579 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 Leeds?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Anthropology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies and Dance.

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

University of Leeds teaches 75 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Philosophy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Asian Languages & Studies and 67 more.

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