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Summary
Goldsmiths is a university rooted in the local area but with a global outlook and diverse community uniting students from near and far. With a rich heritage in the arts and creative disciplines dating back to 1891, it offers degrees in subjects from the humanities and social sciences to computing and law. Students at Goldsmiths are encouraged to challenge preconceptions and traditional disciplinary boundaries to explore new ways of thinking about the world.


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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate63%Postgraduate37%
Study mode
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Full-time86%Part-time14%
Student population MEDIUM
- 5,001–10,000 students
Where students come from
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UK73%International18%EU9%
Student gender
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Male 33%Female 67%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
60th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000647 65%60th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212127 60%82nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.94 73%123rd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.11 78%48th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.64 64%35th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252391 72%23rd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226962 43%17th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.313.414th
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.9 89%106th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10070.5 71%106th
3 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10070.6 71%118th
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Subject League Tables 2025
Anthropology ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10076.2 76%21st
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Entry standards
/ Max 196127 65%18th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.96 74%19th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.24 81%12th
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Continuation
/ Max 10087.6 88%23rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054.0 54%20th
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
There are many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to representation and religious societies. Whatever your interest, Goldsmiths, University of London is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential. With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. Goldsmiths, University of London is proud of its facilities and high-quality teaching, have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour security. In accessible halls, several rooms are adapted for disabled students.