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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

6/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Lincoln

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £3,200 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 Lincoln in 1. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Lincoln 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
#851
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#38
1891
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

85.4%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
20.5%

International

International student share

291
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
21

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

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

29 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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Education Studies, Journalism, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Dance.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £3,200 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 Lincoln

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction73%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    71%Satisfaction94%

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 Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £3,200 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Music, Economics and 17 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 77% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Ancient Languages and 2 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 52 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and 44 more.

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