Goldsmiths University of London
Part of University of London
About
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in New Cross, London. It was renamed Goldsmiths' College after being acquired by the University of London in 1904, and sp...
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in New Cross, London. It was renamed Goldsmiths' College after being acquired by the University of London in 1904, and specialises in the arts, design, computing, humanities and social sciences. The main building on campus, known as the Richard Hoggart Building, was originally opened in 1844 and is the site of the former Royal Naval School.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,195
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 48%
- Female : Male
- 69 : 31
- Staff
- 1,519
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 18 | 82.8 | 2026 |
| Art & Design | =26 | 71.7 | 2026 |
| Art History | 26-75 | - | 2026 |
| Performing Arts | =43 | 70.3 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 101-120 | - | 2023 |
| Arts & Humanities | =122 | 72.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 651-680 | - | 2023 |
ARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 174 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =427 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =743 | 33.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Goldsmiths University of London?
Goldsmiths University of London's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 701-710, THE Rank 501–600, US News Rank =1,419.
When was Goldsmiths University of London founded?
Goldsmiths University of London was founded in 1904.
What are the top subjects at Goldsmiths University of London?
Top subjects at Goldsmiths University of London include: Communication & Media Studies, Art & Design, Art History, Performing Arts, Sociology.
Where is Goldsmiths University of London located?
Goldsmiths University of London is located in London, United Kingdom.