Information for students from Russia
Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Russia. There are currently around 28 Russian students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
Student profiles
Find out what our current and former students from Russia 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?
Russian students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Art, Psychology, Visual Cultures, Media & Communications, Sociology, Politics, pre-sessional English and foundation courses.
Russian 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 international alumni 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.
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 Russia 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 Russia
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 Russia, 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 Russia, you should refer to the British Council website.
Visits to Russia
The International Office team visit Russia at least once 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.
Russian community in London
London has a long-standing Russian community, with many organisations promoting Russian language, culture and lifestyle. Around 32,000 Russian people live in London and many of these will be students too!
For more information regarding Russian shops and restaurants, entertainment, places of worship and other useful details, please visit Visit London and Think London websites.
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 Russia
- Russia Embassy in the UK
- 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
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