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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

2/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Portsmouth

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Portsmouth both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £4,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Portsmouth in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#662
#501
THE World
#401
#84
Guardian UK
#55
1891
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

85.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
24.5%

International

International student share

291
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

28 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Music, History, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £3,400 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 Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    71%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £4,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £3,400 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Management, Education Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Marketing and 16 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Welsh Studies, Theology & Religious Studies and 3 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 56 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Accounting, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 48 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses