Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths is one of the UK's leading universities for the creative arts, social sciences, computing and entrepreneurial management
Why Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths has been part of the world-renowned University of London for more than 100 years, so the quality of its degrees is internationally recognised.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, teacher training and return-to-study opportunities in subjects covering the arts and humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management.
Recognised as one of the UK's top creative universities by students (Which? University 2012) and ranked in the world's top 100 universities for the arts and humanities (QS World University Rankings 2012), Goldsmiths is known for its academic excellence.
Located in New Cross, South East London, Goldsmiths is a 15-minute train ride from central London. All facilities are on one site so there is a real campus feel to university life. All halls of residence are within walking distance of the campus and you will have access to a wide range of facilities such as the library, computing facilities and digital media suite.
International Students
Goldsmiths has a thriving international community with students from all over the world.
You’ll benefit from the facilities and expertise of the Goldsmiths Careers Service, invaluable work experience through volunteering opportunities organised by the award-winning Students’ Union, and workshop programmes that encourage you to think creatively about your future.
Because of this, international employers have a very high opinion of Goldsmiths graduates. They praise their enterprise and initiative, and their creative approach to solving problems.
Goldsmiths offers a range of scholarships to international postgraduate students.
What Students Say:
Jeff Heydon, Cultural Studies“My pursuit of a PhD at Goldsmiths has been a rewarding experience. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with an extraordinary calibre of students, instructors and visiting academics. I regularly have the opportunity to interact with internationally renowned theorists. I have attended conferences in Berlin and Copenhagen as a result of my involvement with the Centre for Cultural Studies. Goldsmiths has been a wonderful place to carry out my research."
- More than 9,000 students and 396 academic staff.
- 52 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate courses plus numerous short courses including evening and part-time studies.
- Six former Goldsmiths students have won the Turner Prize.
- Notable alumni include artists Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst and Sam Taylor-Wood, and Blur musicians Alex James and Graham Coxon.
Goldsmiths, University of London Location
New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW
Jeff Heydon, Cultural Studies:
“My pursuit of a PhD at Goldsmiths has been a rewarding experience. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with an extraordinary calibre of students, instructors and visiting academics. I regularly have the opportunity to interact with internationally renowned theorists. I have attended conferences in Berlin and Copenhagen as a result of my involvement with the Centre for Cultural Studies. Goldsmiths has been a wonderful place to carry out my research."
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