Accommodation

Goldsmiths offers good quality, reasonably priced accommodation, with rents comparable to similar universities in London.

We have just over 1,000 places in Goldsmiths accommodation within walking distance of the campus (most less than five minutes away).

About our accommodation

• Priority is given to new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students living outside of London travelcard zones 1-9* [*deadlines apply].
• There are just over 1,000 places in houses and purpose-built residences available within walking distance of Goldsmiths.
• Over 800 rooms have their own en suite facilities (showers, washbasins and toilets).
• The accommodation consists of single study bedrooms in buildings ranging from converted period houses to more traditional halls of residence.
• All accommodation is self-catered, containing shared kitchens and all of our halls have the facility to connect to the internet. This ranges from direct room access, wireless common rooms and personal telephone lines (private contracts would be required at an additional cost).
• All of the accommodation is mixed. Each hall has a variety of students from different degrees and of different nationalities, giving you the opportunity to mix with a wide range of people.
• Every hall also has a team of staff nearby, including administrative staff, Resident Assistants, and security. There will always be someone available to contact day and night.

Take a virtual tour of some of our halls of residence.

Costs

Accommodation fees include all the costs of heating and lighting, meaning that budgeting becomes relatively simple.

Cost (per person, per week, 2012-13)

Single room, self-catering: £97.00 to £136, depending on facilities.

How to apply

If you receive an offer of a place on a full-time programme you will be sent accommodation details and information on how to apply for accommodation in the spring before you start your studies.

Applications are now open for 2012 entry.

We give priority to new full-time undergraduate students who don't live within travelcard zones 1-9, and who accept Goldsmiths as their first choice by the beginning of June. If you live inside this area you should still apply, but it's unlikely that we’ll be able to consider your application for a place until after the start of term.

Contact

Accommodation Office:
+44 (0)20 7919 7130
accommodation@gold.ac.uk