Guidance and support

These pages have been prepared to give you plenty of help and advice on preparing for your life and study at Goldsmiths and in the UK.

In addition to the support and advice on the pages, Goldsmiths' Student Services team is here to support and offer you guidance on all practical non academic matters, including the latest information on the new Points Based Immigration System.

Orientation programme

We have planned a series of events for your first week at Goldsmiths to help you settle into your new university and new city. Please visit our Orientation Programme for International Students for more information.

Guide for New International Students

Guide for New International Students aims to provide you with useful information on many aspects of your life as a student at Goldsmiths.  As well as containing pages on immigration advice, finance, arrival and working in the UK, you'll also find information about College facilities and things to do in south east London.

This information can also be found in our booklet Guide for International Students 2011 [PDF format].

Life in London

London is an amazing place to be a student and Goldsmiths offers a variety of social, cultural and sporting activities to its students. Check out our Life in London pages for our tips on how to explore and enjoy London's vibrant social scene.

Preparing for UK Academic Life

Studying in the UK can be a very different experience to what you are used to in your home country.  You may find the interactive learning website - Prepare for Success - useful in preparing for UK academic life.  

International students can find out what British academic life is like and what kind of academic skills they will need for effective study.  As well as preparing students for what to expect during their studies, the online activities also provides scope for language improvement.