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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
7/9
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 7 categories
2/9
Suffolk
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Suffolk is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Suffolk at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Suffolk both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £6,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £6,790 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Suffolk in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Suffolk
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
Subjects
23 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 Suffolk
Media & Film Studies
31 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £15,690 (UG)
Computer Science
22 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £15,690 (UG)
Psychology (General)
16 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £15,090 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £15,090 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
14 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,090 (UG)
Education Studies
Social Work
12 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,920 (UG)
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £15,090 (UG)
Management
Politics & International Relations
11 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £15,210 (PG)
Fine Art
History
Design & Fashion
Marketing
Creative Writing
Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Ancient Languages.
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
University of Suffolk is about £6,310 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
University of Suffolk is about £6,790 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 Suffolk
Computer Science
£31,500Salary (3 years)£20,00081%Satisfaction93%Psychology (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00079%Satisfaction91%Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,50074%Satisfaction95%Education Studies
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction98%Social Work
£30,500Salary (3 years)£20,50070%Satisfaction93%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction86%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,00094%Satisfaction94%History
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50098%Satisfaction85%Design & Fashion
£26,000Salary (3 years)£19,00094%Satisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
£31,000Salary (3 years)£20,00082%Satisfaction88%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00073%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGoldsmiths, 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
University of Suffolk
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Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £6,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £6,790 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Social Work, Law, Management, Politics & International Relations, Fine Art, History and 11 more.
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Suffolk better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 93% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at University of Suffolk?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, English Studies, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies and 8 more.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
University of Suffolk teaches 26 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Community & Specialist Nursing, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biology and 18 more.
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