India, Goldsmiths, University of London

Information for students from India

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from India. There are currently around 35 Indian students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Student profiles

Find out what our current and former Indian students 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?

Students from India are following a range of degree subjects including Art, Music, Media & Communications, Politics, Design, Anthropology, Educational Studies, Drama, Art Psychotherapy, Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship, and Cultural Studies.

Students from India 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.

There are programmes designed specifically for international students, including:

» English language programmes
» Goldsmiths International Pathways
» Study Abroad programmes – Study in London

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.

Alumna Menaka PP Bora (MA Transnational Communications and Global Media, 2005) recently picked up two awards for her contribution to Indian classical dance. She was awarded the 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar' which is the highest national young artiste award in India, and also the prestigious Wingate Scholarship 2010. Menaka is currently back at Goldsmiths studying for a PhD.

Find out what our alumni from India 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 see our Guide for New International Students for more information.

Useful contacts

British Council India
High Commission of India
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

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.

There are many shops selling Indian food (including halal) and Indian restaurants in Deptford Market just ten miuntes walk from the main campus buildings.

For more information please visit our Life in London, Campus Life and Experience South East London pages.

Download a leaflet

Download our India leaflet [PDF]

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 India 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 India

If you need a little extra help and advice, you can choose to visit an overseas representative appointed by Goldsmiths in your country.

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 India, including Shared Commonwealth Scholarship, Chevening Scholarships and others. For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.

Students may also be eligible for a private loan. Below is a list of lenders offering private educational loans that are commonly utilized by Goldsmiths students. This is not a comprehensive list of all the educational loans available. Be sure to check with your lender regarding the loan programmes you qualify for that best suit your needs.

Credila Indian Student Loan Program through GEMS

British Council

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

Visits to India

The International Office team visit India 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.

Indian community in London

London has a long-standing Indian community, with many organisations promoting Indian culture and lifestyle. It is the largest ethnic minority in London, with a population of around 500,000. The largest communities can be found in West London, with substantial populations in East, South and North London.

Indian people have made their mark on many aspects of London life, participating in all levels of politics, business and cultural initiatives. In recent times Indian culture and Bollywood films have made an impact on the British entertainment industry. The Bollywood influence was acknowledged in the West End with Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of the Indian themed musical, Bombay Dreams several years ago.

The Indian community adds a unique and important dimension to the cultural vibrancy of London, organising events, live music, films, dance shows, art exhibitions, craft displays, Bollywood festivals, and other celebrations throughout the year. Bollywood movies have become an integral part of the London film scene and can be viewed in a number of cinemas around the capital.

London boasts one of the finest Indian restaurants in the country and there are also many food shops and specialist supermarkets catering for any need and budget. Brick Lane in East London has the largest concentration of Asian restaurants, but popular choices can be found all across London.

London caters for members of nearly all Asian faiths, and celebrates all of the major religious festivals, including Diwali, Eid and Vaisakhi. It is home to the largest Hindu temple outside India, the stunning Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, located in Neasden, north-west London; the largest Sikh temple outside of India, the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, west London and the largest mosque in western Europe, The Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, south London.

For more information regarding Indian shops and restaurants, entertainment, places of worship and other useful details, please visit Visit London and Think London websites.

South Asian Society at Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths Student’s Union is proud to have its own South Asian Society, open to any nationality interested in South Asia, its culture, people, music, food and language. The society seeks to raise awareness of Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani cultures and organizes regular events.

Please visit Goldsmiths Sout Asian Society’s facebook group for more information.