Information for students from Norway
Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Norway. There are currently around 55 Norwegian students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and research programmes.
Student profiles
Find out what our current and former students from Norway have to say about studying at Goldsmiths.
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?
Norwegian students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Media and Communications, Art and Design, Music, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics and Psychology.
Norwegian 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.
We have recently formed a collaboration with the University of Oslo and with University College Lillehammer which allows students to study for short periods of time – between 3 months and one year – at Goldsmiths. If you attend one of these institutions, contact your International Education Office or your Faculty International Advisor for more details.
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 international alumni 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 Norway:
- University of Oslo
- University College Lillehammer
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Trondheim
We have recently formed collaborations with the University of Oslo, University College Lillehammer and NTNU in Trondheim, which allow students to study for short periods of time – between 3 months and one year – at Goldsmiths. If you attend one of these institutions, contact your International Education Office or your Faculty International Advisor for more details.
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 Norway 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 Norway
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
Norwegian students are able to apply to the Norwegian loan system to receive a grant for their studies.
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. Please see International Postgraduate Scholarships for more information.
Visits to Norway
The International Office team visit Norway at least twice a year to take part in 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.
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.
Useful Contacts
- British Council Norway
- Lanekassen
- UK Border Agency
- 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.
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