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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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.

3/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Nottingham

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Nottingham both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £11,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £38,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#97
#501
THE World
#145
#84
Guardian UK
#21
1891
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

85.4%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
21.1%

International

International student share

291
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
5

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

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

30 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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: Architecture, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Marketing, Theology & Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Welsh Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Ancient Languages, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Nottingham
£30,800

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,800 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 Nottingham

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    74%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    73%Satisfaction78%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

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 Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £11,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,800 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 Nottingham?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, History, Law, Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, History of Art & Design and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £36,000 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 79% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Anthropology, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Dance and 1 more.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 68 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biotechnology and 60 more.

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