Accommodation

Information for international students

Goldsmiths offers good quality, reasonably priced accommodation, with rents comparable to similar universities in London.

All international students at Goldsmiths are given priority for accommodation throughout their degree.*

Our good quality, reasonably priced accommodation is within walking distance of the campus, and most of it is less than five minutes away – meaning you won’t have to travel long distances and pay extra transport costs.

* Deadlines do apply.

About our accommodation

• Priority is given to new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students living outside of London travelcard zones 1-9* [*deadlines apply].
• There are just over 1,000 places in houses and purpose-built residences available within walking distance of Goldsmiths.
• Over 800 rooms have their own en suite facilities (showers, washbasins and toilets).
• The accommodation consists of single study bedrooms in buildings ranging from converted period houses to more traditional halls of residence.
• All accommodation is self-catered, containing shared kitchens and all of our halls have the facility to connect to the internet. This ranges from direct room access, wireless common rooms and personal telephone lines (private contracts would be required at an additional cost).
• All of the accommodation is mixed. Each hall has a variety of students from different degrees and of different nationalities, giving you the opportunity to mix with a wide range of people.
• Every hall also has a team of staff nearby, including administrative staff, Resident Assistants, and security. There will always be someone available to contact day and night.
• New Cross and the local area surrounding Goldsmiths is a vibrant, well-connected part of south east London. Find out more about living in the local area.

Costs

Accommodation fees include all the costs of heating and lighting, meaning that budgeting becomes relatively simple.

Cost (per person, per week, 2012-13)

Single room, self-catering: £97.00 to £136, depending on facilities.

How to apply

If you receive an offer of a place on a full-time programme you will be sent accommodation details and information on how to apply for halls in the spring before you start your studies.

For full details of the application process, as well as application forms for International and EU students, please see the information from the Accommodation Office on how to apply.

Contact

Accommodation Office:
+44 (0)20 7919 7130
accommodation@gold.ac.uk