Canada, Goldsmiths, University of London

Information for students from Canada

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Canada. There are currently around 52 students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and research programmes.

Student profiles

Find out what our current and former students from Canada have to say about studying at Goldsmiths.

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Watch the Goldsmiths student interviews on our YouTube channel and check out student blogs for a genuine insight into living and studying in London.

What are they studying?

Canadian students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Media & Communications, Art, Design, Visual Cultures, Psychology, Drama, Anthropology, Politics and Computing

Canadian students are also eligible to join our study abroad programme - ‘Study in London’, which gives international students the opportunity to live, study and socialise with Goldsmiths’ undergraduate students for one or two terms, or the full academic year and transfer their credit back to their home university. You can also be admitted as a postgraduate student.

Programmes

Goldsmiths offers courses in a wide range of study areas, including art & design, anthropology, creative & cultural entrepreneurship, computing, cultural studies, education, English & linguistics, drama, history, media & communications, music, politics, psychology, sociology, social work and visual cultures.

Alumni

Our friendly Alumni office is regularly keeping in touch with Goldsmiths’ alumni with the latest news and organising exciting events in the UK and overseas. All our former students automatically become part of our alumni community of more than 45,000 people across the world. For more alumni information and future events in your and many other countries please see our Alumni webpage.

Find out what our alumni from Canada have to say about their studies at Goldsmiths and their career and personal development after graduation.

How can I find out more?

You can find out more about opportunities to study at Goldsmiths by contacting the International Office. To find out more about studying in the UK in general, please see the British Council.

You may also want to visit our Guide for New International Students for more information.

Useful Contacts

British Council Canada
High Commission of Canada in the UK
UK Border Agency
UK Visas
IELTS
TOEFL
UKCISA – expert advice for international students
Goldsmiths Student Handbook
Visit Britain
Prepare for Success – learning activities that help you prepare for academic success in the UK
International Calculator – plan and manage your money for your studies in the UK

Entry requirements

All applications are usually considered on individual merit and we accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. Please check the most common entry requirements for Canada here.

You should also check our English Language requirements.

How to apply

We have a different application process depending on what programme you are interested in. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages.

Local representatives in Canada

If you need a little extra help and advice, you can contact our International Officer Bonnie Amato who specialises in Canadian applications.

Fees and Funding

Goldsmiths has a series of scholarships for international students applying for postgraduate and research programmes. Postgraduate students may also be eligible for the Alumni Discounts Scheme. There are also several scholarship schemes available specifically for students in Canada, including Chevening Scholarships. For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.

British Council

For details of other scholarships which may be available for you in Canada, you should refer to the British Council website.

Visits to Canada

The International Office team visit Canada at least twice a year to take part in the British Council events, attend higher education events, deliver presentations, interview potential applicants and meet with local alumni.

Have a look at our calendar of visits to find out when Goldsmiths will be visiting you.

Canadian community in London

London has a vast and vibrant Canadian population. There is estimated to be over 15,000 Canadians in London.

Canadians find adjusting to London an easy transition, however if you are ever homesick you can visit the Maple Leaf Pub in Covent Garden and if you are running low on those home food essentials you can pop to The Canada Shop just a few doors down from the pub.

The London Post is a paper produced in London for Canadians living in the UK, there is also a Canadian film club.

Canada is such an active part of the London community that Canada is celebrated every year in London. For upcoming events and celebrations please see the Canada Day in London website.

Canadian Society at Goldsmiths

Canadian students are a fully integrated part of student life at Goldsmiths. There are a large amount of student societies and sports teams for Canadian students to become involved with through Goldsmiths Students’ Union.

South East London

Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London, just 15 minutes to central London by train. Vibrant, urban and with great transport connections to Central London, it's an ideal base for experiencing and enjoying the capital. For more information please visit our Life in London, Campus Life and Experience South East London pages.