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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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

Manchester

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Manchester both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,800 at University of Manchester: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Manchester in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £44,000 from University of Manchester. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Manchester 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
#40
#501
THE World
#56
#84
Guardian UK
#29
1891
Established
1824
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 Manchester

85.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
40%

International

International student share

291
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
6

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

Manchester

120 countries · 40% international

  • 🇨🇳China51%
  • 🇮🇳India7.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

33 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 Manchester

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Creative Writing, Marketing, Architecture, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages, Theology & Religious Studies, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Manchester

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 Manchester
£32,300

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Manchester
£26,800

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,800 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 Manchester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

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

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    73%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    77%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 Manchester

Spärck AI Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Sadler Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

The Bason Family Bursary

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Accommodation Bursary

£2,050

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,800 at University of Manchester: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,800 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 Manchester?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Management, Computer Science, Law, History, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Anthropology, Business & Management (General) and 21 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Manchester better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £26,500 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 88% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism and Dance.

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

University of Manchester teaches 83 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Materials Science and 75 more.

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University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses