AIRR-NA Member Institution
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England, UK
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1891
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Medium (5,000–14,999 students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 3-year
About the Institution
Goldsmiths, University of London offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the visual and performing arts, humanities, social sciences, psychology, education, law, computing, entrepreneurial business, and creative management. Goldsmiths has a close-knit community based on a single-site campus in London’s vibrant New Cross, an area that’s been described by The New York Times as a hub of creative talent.
North American Representatives
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Media & Communications
Fine Art & Design
Music & Theatre
English & Creative Writing
Computer Science
Postgraduate study
Media & Communications
Fine Art & Design
Psychology
Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship
Anthropology & Sociology
Areas represented: Arts, Computing, Humanities, Social Sciences
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct, UCAS
Entry requirements
A high school diploma with a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) and any of the following: 26 ACT, 1240 SAT (at least 580 Math and 620 Reading/Writing), or two AP exams with score of 3 or above.
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A high school diploma with a 3.3 GPA (unweighted) with grades of A and B in honours- or advanced-level courses, advanced placement (AP) classes, HL/SL IB certificates, or dual enrollment within the context of your high school’s curriculum.
-or-
An International Baccalaureate diploma with an overall score of 33 points with Higher Level courses at 6,5,5.
Applications, dates and deadlines
UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline: 14 January 2026
Final Deadline: 30 June 2026
How to apply
Undergraduate students apply through www.UCAS.com. Postgraduate students apply directly through our website.
Standardized testing
Goldsmiths operates on both a test optional and test flexible admissions policy. Students who currently have or will have test results are strongly encouraged to submit them for consideration as part of their application. However, students who are unable to submit test results will not be disadvantaged if they meet certain entry requirements.
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
From appx. $25,000
Estimated cost of living
From appx. $20,000
Scholarships and funding
Goldsmiths provides £2,000, £4,000, or £5,000 merit-based scholarships to international students and accepts U.S. Federal Direct and Parent PLUS Loans.
Information for Counselors
Information for U.S. students and counselors can be found here: https://www.gold.ac.uk/international/regions/usa.