Japan, Goldsmiths, University of London

Information for students from Japan

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Japan. There are currently around 60 Japanese students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and research programmes.

Student profiles

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

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Ayako, MA Design Futures

Watch Japanese student interviews here and other Goldsmiths student videos on our YouTube channel. Also check out student blogs for a genuine insight into living and studying in London.

What are they studying?

Japanese students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Media and Communications, Art and Design, Music, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Politics, Psychology, pre-sessional English and foundation courses.

Japanese 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.

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.

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

Institutional partners

Goldsmiths is proud to have several Study Abroad institutional partners in Japan:

Useful Contacts

British Council Japan
Embassy of Japan 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

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.

Download a leaflet

Download our Japanese leaflet [PDF]

Download our Music booklet in Japanese [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 Japan 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 Japan

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 Japan, including Chevening Scholarships, Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowships and others. For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.

British Council

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

Visits to Japan

The International Office team visit Japan 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.

Japanese community in London

London has a long-standing Japanese community, with many organisations promoting Japanese language, culture and lifestyle.

The Japan Society in London was founded in 1891 and is the leading body in the UK dedicated to enhancement of the British and Japanese relationship.

The Japan Centre is an online store providing a host of products including food, drinks, cookware, books and magazines.

London boasts one of the finest Japanese restaurants in the country and there are also many food shops and specialist supermarkets catering for any need and budget.

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

Japan Society at Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths Student’s Union is proud to have its own Japan Society, open to any nationality interested in Japan, its culture, people, music, food and language. The society organizes regular events, including Japanese language lesions, club nights, sports events, karaoke and film screenings. Please visit Goldsmiths Japan Society’s facebook group for more information.

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 Asian groceries and restaurants in Deptford Market just ten miuntes walk from the main campus buildings, It’s possible to buy rice, cooking sauces and other cooking ingredients a few minutes walk from campus.

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

News

Music Department wins a prestigious Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Award

Instigated and coordinated by Dr Naomi Matsumoto, associate lecturer in the Music Department, the project is entitled '"SHIZENGAKU": Nature, Material and Aspects of Identity and Creation' and is designed as a collaboration between the Music Department and Seian University of Fine Arts and Design, Goldsmiths’ institutional partner.

The grants are a £13,000 Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Award, (the highest ever amount granted for a single group by the Foundation); and £11,500 from Seian University’s International Research Fund.