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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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.

4/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

8/12

Sheffield

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Sheffield both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,360 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 5 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 Sheffield. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#82
#501
THE World
#108
#84
Guardian UK
#19
1891
Established
1905
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 Sheffield

85.4%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
28.1%

International

International student share

291
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
2

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

21 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Architecture, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Ancient Languages, Cultural Studies, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,360 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 Sheffield

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    81%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,360 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Music, Economics, History, English Studies, Business & Management (General), Management, Marketing and 9 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 95% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Education Studies and 10 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 56 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 48 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses