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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

5/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of West London both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Music, Media & Film Studies and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £5,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and University of West London in 3. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,000 from University of West London. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1201
#84
Guardian UK
#108
1891
Established
1860
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 West London

85.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
27.1%

International

International student share

291
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

27 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 West London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Information & Library Studies, Dance, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £4,750 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 West London

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    71%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 West London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £5,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £4,750 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 West London?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Music, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Education Studies, Marketing, Politics & International Relations and 15 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, History, English Studies, Welsh Studies and 4 more.

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

University of West London teaches 41 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics and 33 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses