Pakistan, Goldsmiths, University of London

Information for students from Pakistan

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Pakistan. There are currently around 15 Pakistani students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Student profiles

Find out what our current students from Pakistan have to say about studying at Goldsmiths.

Khurram, MA Media & Communications

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 Pakistan are following a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree subjects. Popular subjects include Art, Media and Communications, Anthropology, Psychology, and History.

Students from Pakistan 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 international alumni have to say about their studies at Goldsmiths and their career and personal development after graduation.

Useful Contacts

British Council Pakistan
UK in Pakistan
Pakistan High Commission 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 visit our Guide for New International Students for more information.

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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan

We currently do not have any representatives in Pakistan. If you need a little extra help and advice, please contact the International Office.

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 Pakistan, including Shared Commonwealth Scholarship, Chevening Scholarships and others.

For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.

British Council

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

Visits to Pakistan

The International Office team visits many countries worldwide several times 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.

Pakistani community in London

Britain’s Pakistani community is one of the oldest and largest Pakistani communities outside of Pakistan, with over 100,000 people living in London. London’s Pakistani community is mainly Muslim, with some Christians.

London caters for members of nearly all Asian faiths, and celebrates all of the major religious festivals, including Eid. It is home to the largest mosque in western Europe, The Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, south London.

For more information regarding Pakistani 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.

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 South Asian food (including halal) and South Asian 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.