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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

4/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Reading both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £32,500 from University of Reading. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#196
#501
THE World
#201
#84
Guardian UK
#33
1891
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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 Reading

85.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
18%

International

International student share

291
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

25 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 Reading

Also taught at both: History of Art & Design, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Reading
£26,450

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,450 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 Reading

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    81%Satisfaction76%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,500
    73%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    74%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    71%Satisfaction76%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    73%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,450 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Business & Management (General), History, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Management, Design & Fashion and 13 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Reading better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £32,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 82% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, Music, Personal & Professional Development, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology and 6 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 45 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Business Studies, Food Science and 37 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses