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Goldsmiths, University of London

Rankings

How every major ranking places Goldsmiths, University of London. Lower is better.

#71
Complete Univ. Guide
UK · 2026
#67
Guardian
UK · 2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):

#21History of Art#22Communication & Media Studies#26Performing Arts#37Art & Design#51Anthropology#97English Language & Literature#101Sociology#141Arts & Humanities

Postgraduate courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Arts, design & creative studies
33
$34,341See →
Humanities & languages
26
$28,281See →
Business & management
15
$34,341See →
Social sciences
13
$29,628See →
Computer science & data technology
9
$29,628See →
Psychology
8
$28,281See →
Law, politics & governance
4
$29,628See →
Education & teaching
3
$28,281See →
Medicine & clinical health
3
$28,281See →
Economics, finance & accounting
1
$28,281See →
Public health & allied health
1
$34,341See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$28.3k–34.3k
Half of courses fall in this range, a year
Course length
1 year
Most courses; some 3 years
English (IELTS)
No band < 6.0
With 6.5 overall · 75 of 117 courses
Minimum grade
60%
Typical, where published (31 courses)

42 courses mention scholarships. 12 publish an application deadline for international students.

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Questions students ask

How much does a postgraduate course at Goldsmiths, University of London cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $29,628 a year; half of Goldsmiths, University of London's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $28,281 and $34,341. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $34,341, humanities & languages $28,281.

How is Goldsmiths, University of London ranked?

In the UK it is #71 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #67 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include History of Art (#21) and Communication & Media Studies (#22).

What IELTS score does Goldsmiths, University of London need for a postgraduate course?

Most postgraduate courses (75 of the 117 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.

How many postgraduate courses does Goldsmiths, University of London offer?

116 postgraduate courses across 11 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (33), humanities & languages (26) and business & management (15).

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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Goldsmiths, University of London's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.