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Goldsmiths, University of London

London, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1891

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1891

Type

Public

Location

London, United Kingdom

Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

61st of 130 UK universities

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About the university

Goldsmiths, University of London is a public university in New Cross, South East London. Education on the site goes back to 1792, and the Goldsmiths' Company reopened it as a technical and recreative institute in 1891. It later joined the University of London and received a Royal Charter in the 1990s.

Goldsmiths is best known for art, design, media, film, music and the humanities, and it also teaches computing, data science, business and marketing. Many courses mix creative and technical work, such as computational arts, games programming and user experience engineering.

Indian students choose Goldsmiths for its creative reputation and London location. Most one-year master's courses on this page cost £21,850 to £26,500 for 2027/28, and computing and business bachelor's degrees cost £23,900 a year. Class 12 English at 75% from select boards can meet the English requirement for many courses.

The campus is in New Cross, South East London. Goldsmiths notes that London has a sizeable Indian community, and Indian groceries and restaurants are easy to find across the city.

Founded
1891, as the Goldsmiths' Company's Technical and Recreative Institute; Royal Charter in the 1990s
Type
Public university, a member institution of the University of London
Campus
Single campus in New Cross, South East London
Halls
Just under 1,100 rooms in halls for 2026-27, all within walking distance of campus
Intakes
September for most courses; some master's courses also start in January
Scholarships
About £2.9 million in scholarships and bursaries in 2024-25

Rankings

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    61st of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£22,900≈ ₹27.9 lakh
MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£22,900≈ ₹27.9 lakh
MSc Business Management1 year (full time)£23,900≈ ₹29.2 lakh
MSc User Experience Engineering1 year (full time)£23,900≈ ₹29.2 lakh
MSc Marketing and Consumer Behaviour1 year (full time)£26,500≈ ₹32.3 lakh
MA Luxury Brand Management1 year (full time)£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship15 months (full time)£28,600≈ ₹34.9 lakh
MSc Computer Games Programming1 year (full time)£22,900≈ ₹27.9 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (full time)

    MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Scholarships

    Value: 25% off the tuition fee

    Eligibility: Open to home and international students who have been offered a full-time place. Apply with a short statement (up to 500 words); late applications are not accepted.

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  • Undergraduate, postgraduate taught and PhD

    Goldsmiths scholarships finder

    Value: Varies by award

    Eligibility: Goldsmiths lists scholarships, bursaries and fee waivers by study level, fee status (choose International) and school.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • One-year master's

    Chevening Scholarships

    Value: Full scholarship

    Eligibility: Indian citizens who meet Chevening's criteria; listed on Goldsmiths' international funding page.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Goldsmiths accepts the Standard XII Higher Secondary School Certificate from CBSE, CISCE/ICSE and state boards. Grades needed are on each course page.
  • Apply through UCAS. Applications open on 1 September; the normal deadline is 26 January, though some courses accept applications until 30 June.
  • Results may need to be verified through DigiLocker or the examining board.

Postgraduate

  • Most master's courses ask for a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Goldsmiths uses the NOOSR ranking of Indian institutions to make different offers.
  • Apply online through the 'Apply now' button on the course page; some programmes (for example MFA Fine Art) have their own application deadlines.
  • Self-financing international students pay an advance fee payment of £4,000 to secure their place.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
  • Personal statement
  • Reference letter
  • English test result, or Class 12 English marks from an accepted board
  • Portfolio for art, design and film courses where asked

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS AcademicUsually 6.0 overall for bachelor's degrees (no element below 5.5) and 6.5 for master's (no element below 6.0, sometimes 6.5 in writing). Journalism and Filmmaking ask for 7.0.
PTE Academic62 overall and 62 in each skill for courses asking for IELTS 6.5; 76 in each skill for IELTS 7.0 or 7.5 courses.
Duolingo English TestAccepted: 120 overall with no score below 110 for courses asking for IELTS 6.5; 130 overall (130 in writing) for IELTS 7.0 or 7.5 courses.
Class 12 English75% in English in Standard XII from select boards (including CBSE, CISCE and several state boards) meets courses asking for IELTS 5.5 to 6.5; 80% for courses asking for 7.0 or 7.5.
Medium of instructionA degree at UK bachelor's level taught in English may meet the requirement, with official evidence from the institution.

Accommodation and living costs

Goldsmiths has just under 1,100 rooms in halls for 2026-27, all within walking distance of the New Cross campus. Halls are self-catering and rent includes utility bills. A £150 pre-payment secures a room and goes towards your rent. Prices below are 2026-27 weekly rents.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Loring Hall single en suiteAbout £9,266 to £10,031 for 18 September 2026 to 27 June 2027£230–249per week≈ ₹28,060 – ₹30,378
Chesterman House (postgraduates)51-week contract; 2-minute walk from campus£255per week≈ ₹31,110
Raymont Hall, Brockley (en suite or studio)Managed by Campus Living Villages; 20-minute walk£237–405per week≈ ₹28,914 – ₹49,349

Campus and location

Goldsmiths is on one campus in New Cross, South East London. The Grade II listed Richard Hoggart Building, built in 1843, is at its centre.

  • All Goldsmiths halls are within walking distance of the campus; New Cross is the nearest station for the Student Village.
  • Strong creative arts, media and design schools alongside computing and business.
  • English Language Centre courses for students who need to improve their English before starting.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Goldsmiths has an on-site Careers Service, and many courses include industry projects or placements (for example a placement year on Computer Science degrees). It does not publish a graduate employment figure on the pages we checked. For post-study work rights, see our UK country guide.

Graduate outcomes
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FAQs

How much are the fees at Goldsmiths for Indian students?

For 2027/28, computing and business bachelor's degrees cost £23,900 a year. Most one-year master's courses on this page cost £21,850 to £26,500; film, design and fine art courses cost more (up to £33,300).

Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?

Yes, for many courses. 75% in English in Standard XII from select boards such as CBSE and CISCE meets courses that ask for IELTS 6.5 or lower; 80% is needed for courses asking for 7.0.

Does Goldsmiths have a January intake?

Yes, for some master's courses, such as MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence, MSc Business Management and MSc Marketing and Consumer Behaviour. Most courses start in September.

Are there scholarships for international students?

Yes. For example, MSc Data Science and AI offers a 25% fee waiver open to international students. Use the Goldsmiths scholarships finder to see others.

Sources

  1. Goldsmiths: information for students from India (opens in a new tab)
  2. Goldsmiths: fees and funding for international students (opens in a new tab)
  3. Goldsmiths: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  4. Goldsmiths: MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
  5. Goldsmiths: BSc Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
  6. Goldsmiths: MSc Data Science and AI Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  7. Goldsmiths: halls of residence (opens in a new tab)
  8. Goldsmiths: Loring Hall (opens in a new tab)
  9. Goldsmiths: our history (opens in a new tab)
  10. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.gold.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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