Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

G
Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

U
University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

8/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

3/11

Salford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Salford is ahead on ranking, TEF, courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Salford both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £4,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £4,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Salford in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Salford in 5, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#801
#84
Guardian UK
#82
1891
Established
1896
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 Salford

85.4%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
19.1%

International

International student share

291
305

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

26 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Management, History, Creative Writing, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Dance, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £4,960 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £4,290 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 Salford

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    70%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    71%Satisfaction71%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    81%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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

View all scholarships →

University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £4,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £4,290 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Law and 14 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Salford better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 91% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Education Studies, English Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies and 5 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 46 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry and 38 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

G
Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses