Information for students from the USA
Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from the USA. There are currently over 300 students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and research programmes.
Student profiles
Find out what our current and former students from the USA 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?
American students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Media & Communications, Art, Design, Visual Cultures, Psychology, Drama, Anthropology, Politics, Arts Administration, Computing, English Literature, Sociology and International Studies.
American 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.
Visits to the USA
The International Office team visit the USA 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.
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 alumni from the USA have to say about their studies at Goldsmiths and their career and personal development after graduation.
Useful Contacts
- British Council USA
- Embassy of the USA in the UK
- UK Border Agency
- UK Visas
- 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
Download a leaflet
Download our USA 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 the USA 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 more information please visit our How to Apply pages.
If you need a little extra help and advice, you can contact our International Officer Bonnie Amato who specialises in applications from the USA.
Agencies
Goldsmiths has co-operative agreements with several organisations which assist in the counselling and placement of American students in British universities and colleges, typically for all or part of their Junior Year:
» Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad: Glenside, PA 19038, tel (215) 572 2901
» Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE): 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor, Portland ME 04101, tel 1-800-40-STUDY
» Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA): 2005 W 14th Street, Ste 113, Tempe, AZ 85281-6977, tel 1-800-266-4441
» InterStudy/USA: 63 Edward Street, Medford, MA 02155, tel (0800)663 1999 or (781)391 0991
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 Fees and Scholarships.
Federal Direct Loan Program
Goldsmiths is registered with the US Department of Education as an eligible foreign institution for the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If you are studying an Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme at Goldsmiths then you should apply for loans through Goldsmiths.
Private Loans
Some lenders also offer private loans. You should contact the lender for further information. The amount you can borrow will be limited to a maximum of the Cost of Atttendance minus any Federal Aid you may receive.
Study Abroad Loans
If you are on a Study Abroad programme, Sallie Mae offer a private loan for visiting students to cover any shortfall and other expenses not covered by your school in the USA. As far as we are aware they are the only lender that will lend to 'Study Abroad' students – other lenders may do so.
If you are eligible for Federal Aid you should still apply to your school in the USA first.
British Council
For details of other scholarships which may be available for you in the USA, you should refer to the British Council website.
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.
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