Goldsmiths University of London is part of the prestigious University of London. University combines the power of education with creativity and academic excellence. University teaches 20 academic departments and it is spread across arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, law, teaching, social work and business management. All the academic programmes are designed to create an impact on the career of the students. University focuses on the researches to build on Goldsmiths’ reputation as relevant, challenging and distinctive.
The university offer a transformative environment and experience for generating knowledge and stimulating self-discovery through majorly creative, radical and intellectually robust thinking and practice.
Key Statistics
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,500 | 3,590 | 8,000 | 13:1 |
Notable alumni
-
Dame Vivienne Westwood
-
Damon Albarn
-
Princess Beatrice of York
-
Damien Hirst
-
Mary Quant
-
Malcolm McLaren
-
Sam Taylor-Johnson
-
Amelia Warner
-
Brian Molko
-
John Cale
-
Graham Sutherland
IELTS Requirement
-
Programmes requiring IELTS 7.5/7.0/6.5/6.0/5.5: Successful completion will meet English language requirements.
-
Programmes requiring IELTS 7.5/7.0/6.5/6.0/5.5: Passed with a letter from the institution confirming that the degree was taught fully in English and the student was assessed in a way requiring them to write, speak, read and listen in English will meet English language requirements.
Undergraduate
Goldsmiths University of London accept the following Indian qualifications:
• Higher Secondary School Certificate at Standard XII from either CBSE, CISCE/ICSE and Metro state boards
• Diploma (2-4 years) from a Polytechnic/College of Technology/Professional Institute
When we consider your application we’ll assess your test scores and academic grades alongside your personal statement, reference letter and extracurricular activities.
Postgraduate
Goldsmiths University of London accept the following Indian qualifications Postgraduate taught
For entry to postgraduate programmes you will normally need a Bachelors degree in relevant subject. Refer to individual course pages to see whether there are any additional application requirements.
Research degrees
You will normally need to have completed a Masters degree in a subject relevant to your proposed postgraduate study. There may also be other specific entrance requirements. You can refer to individual course pages to find out what these are.
Goldsmiths University of London provides a lot of options to their international students. University has halls and other facilities. The university also provides private accommodation and support to their students. As a Goldsmiths student, you’ll have access to the University of London Housing Services’ property search platform. This is a site where you can search for available rooms from private landlords, letting agents and independent halls of residence. In order to advertise through the database, all providers of housing must sign up to the University of London Housing Services’ Code of Good Practice.
Some of the Scholarships that are accepted by the university are:
-
Academics at Risk Scholarship BAME Music Scholar's Fee Waiver
-
Access Programme Scholarship
-
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
-
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding opportunities
Some key facts of Goldsmiths University of London
-
The library of Goldsmiths University of London is open 24 hours a day
-
Goldsmiths University of London has a very liberal and creative
-
The university has a really nice park for sport in the back, and the buildings around make it a really beautiful place
-
It ranks in the top 25, in the UK for the quality of the research
