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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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

VS

9/12

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford 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 Oxford at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Oxford both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and English Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £21,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £16,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £46,000 from University of Oxford. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#4
#501
THE World
#1
#84
Guardian UK
#1
1891
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Oxford

85.4%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
37.2%

International

International student share

291
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

27 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: History of Art & Design, Fine Art, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Welsh Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Film Production & Cinematography, Information & Library Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £21,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Oxford
£38,430

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £16,430 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 Oxford

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction97%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £21,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £16,430 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Music, Ancient Languages and 15 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Personal & Professional Development, Marketing, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 4 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 52 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Linguistics, General Engineering and 44 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses