Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public university at New Cross in south-east London, grown from an institute opened in 1891 and part of the federal University of London since 1904. It takes undergraduate applications through UCAS.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. Goldsmiths, University of London is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public university in London, founded in 1891 as an institute endowed by the Goldsmiths' Company. It joined the federal University of London in 1904 and sits on one site at New Cross in south-east London.
The Richard Hoggart Building and the College Green lawn in front of it are the centre of campus life. As part of the federal University of London, degrees carry that federation's standing while teaching and admission are the college's own.
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Which subjects stand out at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The subjects Goldsmiths, University of London is known for are fine art and design, media and communications, music and drama, anthropology and sociology, psychology and computing. The computing department approaches its field through games and computational arts rather than engineering.
fine art and design
BA Fine Art is the institution's best-known programme
media and communications
journalism, film and digital media
music and drama
performing arts programmes
anthropology and sociology
including visual anthropology
psychology
with clinical and forensic psychology at master's level
computing
game design and computational arts
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths, University of London admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.5 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths, University of London publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, London (monthly) | £1,529 |
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What is campus and student life like in London?
The campus is a single site at New Cross in south-east London, centred on the Richard Hoggart Building and the College Green lawn in front of it. Central London is around fifteen minutes away by train from New Cross station.
New Cross and neighbouring Deptford carry a music and gallery scene that grew up around the college. Halls are on and near the campus, with room types and current prices published on the institution's accommodation pages.
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How is an application to Goldsmiths, University of London made?
Undergraduate applications to Goldsmiths, University of London go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to Goldsmiths, University of London directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.5 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. Goldsmiths, University of London appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- Goldsmiths, University of London — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- Goldsmiths, University of London — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
