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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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.

4/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Leicester both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Law. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 3 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#314
#501
THE World
#192
#84
Guardian UK
#30
1891
Established
1921
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 Leicester

85.4%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
19.3%

International

International student share

291
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
28

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

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

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 Leicester

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Information & Library Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Leicester

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 Leicester
£25,100

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Leicester
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester yet.

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 Leicester

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • History

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

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Leicester

International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

ULSB International Deans Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,100 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 Leicester?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), History, Business & Management (General), Economics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics, History of Art & Design and 11 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Leicester 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 Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 93% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 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 Leicester?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Education Studies, Design & Fashion and 8 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 49 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 41 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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