Goldsmiths University of London New Cross Review- Faculty, Placements, Students, Infrastructure, Campus & Facilities 2026

Around 80–90% of graduates are in highly skilled work or further study within 15 months, particularly strong in creative and cultural sectors.

Yes — dedicated international office offering pre-arrival guidance, orientation, visa support, and ongoing welfare services.

Vibrant, creative, and progressive with a strong sense of community, activism, and cultural activities in a lively London neighbourhood.

Strong research in creative arts, media, social sciences, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary areas with significant real-world impact.

Primary intake is in September, with some programmes offering January entry.

The university offers halls of residence on or near campus with various room types and strong support for first-year students.

Many programmes include work placements, industry projects, or internships, especially in media, design, and creative industries.

Academic support, careers service, counselling, disability support, international student advisors, and immigration guidance.

Highly diverse with students from over 130 countries and a strong commitment to inclusion, social justice, and progressive values.

Modern creative studios, art workshops, performance spaces, media labs, computing facilities, libraries, and student support centres on campus.

The university is organised into two main faculties: Faculty of Creative Arts and Media, and Faculty of Society and Innovation, with multiple departments and schools.

It is world-renowned for creative subjects — particularly Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, Performing Arts, Anthropology, and Sociology.

Goldsmiths has approximately 7,900–8,500 students, including a large number of postgraduate and international students from over 130 countries.

It is located on a single urban campus in New Cross, South East London, with excellent transport links to central London (10–15 minutes by train).

Goldsmiths was founded in 1891 as Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute and became a member of the University of London in 1904.