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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Strathclyde both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Media & Film Studies and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Strathclyde in 4. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 10 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
#230
#501
THE World
#351
#84
Guardian UK
#25
1891
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

85.4%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
18.8%

International

International student share

291
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
0

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

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

24 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Architecture, Information & Library Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,250 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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    70%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,250 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, English Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Marketing, Personal & Professional Development, Sociology & Criminology and 12 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £24,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 88% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 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 Strathclyde?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies and 7 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 43 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Business Studies and 35 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses