Singapore, Goldsmiths, University of London

Information for students from Singapore

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Singapore. There are currently around 50 students from Singapore studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Student profiles

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

Karen, BA Fine Art and History of Art

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 Singapore are following a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree subjects. Popular subjects include Media and Communications, Fine Art, Art Psychotherapy, Psychology and Design.

Students from Singapore 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.

Many of our graduates go on to work in exciting positions in creative industries in Singapore including working at The Discovery Channel.

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

Useful Contacts

British Council Singapore
Singapore High Commission in London
UK Visas
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.

Download a leaflet

Download our English 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 Singapore 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 Singapore

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. For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.

British Council

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

Visits to Singapore

The International Office team visit Singapore 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.

Singaporean community in London

London has a large community of Singaporeans, many of whom are studying at university in the capital.

China Town in London’s West End is a great source of Chinese foods, magazines and other services including specialist hairdressers and travel agents. Many people turn out to celebrate Chinese New Year, click here to see the photos.

London boasts many fine Chinese restaurants and there are also many food shops and specialist supermarkets catering for any need and budget.

The following organizations provide useful information for Singaporeans in London:

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 minutes walk from the main campus buildings. It is possible to buy rice, cooking sauces and other cooking ingredients a few minutes walk from campus. Opposite the University there is a Thai restaurant where staff and students like to eat.

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

News

Alumni reception held in Singapore
Alumni in Singapore were invited to a reception on the evening of Monday 6 February 2012 hosted by the Warden, Patrick Loughrey. The event, hosted at The Tanglin Club, brought together alumni living and working in Singapore.

All alumni are welcome to join the Goldsmiths Alumni facebook group for the latest news and photos from events at Goldsmiths.