South Korea, Goldsmiths, University of London

Information for students from South Korea

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from South Korea. There are currently around 200 Korean students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and research programmes.

Student profiles

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

Ho Kyung, pre-sessional English

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?

Korean students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Art & Design, Culture Industry, Media & Communications, Digital Media, Music, Sociology, Visual Cultures, Creative & Cultural Entreprenurship, pre-sessional English and foundation courses.

Korean 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 other countries please see Alumni webpage.

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

Institutional partners

Goldsmiths is proud to have many institutional partners in South Korea including the links below:

» Chung Ang University: Goldsmiths has close links with Chung Ang University

» Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Centre: Goldsmiths signed an MOU with DGDC in 2010 to collaborate in various Design related initiatives

» Dongguk University: Goldsmiths welcomes Study Abroad students in all subject areas

» Duksung Women’s University: Goldsmiths welcomes Study Abroad students in all subject areas

» Kookmin University: Goldsmiths has close links with the Design Departmant at Kookmin University involving research collaborations and other initiatives

» Korean Arts and Culture Education Service (KACES): Goldsmiths signed an MOU with KACES in 2009 to collaborate in provision of culture industry training to Korean arts professionals (ICCE courses).

» Korean National University of Art: Goldsmiths has close links with K'Arts

» Kyung Hee University: Goldsmiths has close links with Kyung Hee University involving research collaborations, design summer schools and other initiatives

Useful Contacts

British Council Korea
UK in South Korea
Embassy of Korea in the UK
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

Events

Goldsmiths visits Korea several times a year to meet potential students and organise various events. You can read here about the most recent presentation organised by the British Council and delivered by the International Office and Department of Design.

In 2011 our Design department organised a range of activities to promote their Cross Cultural Design Exhibition Project. Read more about the project here and here.

In October 2011 Goldsmiths and KACES organised 'Convergence of Cultures through Design', a series of discussions and workshops to explore cultural opportunities and innovate new designs based on cultural differences between Korea and Britain. Read more about the project here and here.

Download a leaflet

Download our Korean 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 Korea 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 South Korea

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 South Korea, including 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 South Korea, you should refer to the British Council website.

Visits to South Korea

The International Office team visit South Korea 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.

Korean community in London

London has a long-standing Korean community, with many organisations promoting Korean language, culture and lifestyle. London is home to the largest Korean population of any European city, now thought to number over 20,000 people.

London boasts one of the finest Korean restaurants in the country and there are also many food shops and specialist supermarkets catering for any need and budget. These include Song’s Supermarket, Songane Super, Seoul Plaza and Jinmi Super.

The Korean Anglican Community Centre provides a range of innovative and exciting activities for the Korean community, ranging from a bi-monthly cultural seminar by visiting lecturers, to Korean language classes for British people. The borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames, south London, is home to an annual Korean festival, which celebrates traditional Korean food, costumes and music.

A wide range of specialist sporting clubs and associations has developed in London to fulfil the Korean community’s passion for popular pastimes such as the martial arts, including the World Tae Kwon Do Club based in Stoke Newington, north London, and the Korean Sports Council in the UK, based in New Malden.

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

Korean Society at Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths Student’s Union is proud to have its own Korean Society, open to any nationality interested in Korea, its culture, people, music, food and language. The society organizes regular events and gatherings. Please visit Goldsmiths Korean 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 is 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.

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.