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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

8/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of the Arts London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,890 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 the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#84
Guardian UK
#52
1891
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

85.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
54%

International

International student share

291
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

19 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Cultural Studies, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of the Arts 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 the Arts London
£30,890

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,890 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,890 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Music, Fine Art, Management, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Economics, Games Design & Computer Animation and 7 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 20 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Law, Personal & Professional Development and 12 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology, Business Studies, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences and 2 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses