Goldsmiths' College

Es. 1891 | N/A

Goldsmiths' College

Es. 1891 | N/A

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

9,880

Student Faculty Ratio

8.44

Internationality Factor

33%

Avg Tuition per Student

£10,336

Net assets (2024)

£58.7 milion

Total Income

£137.4 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

Goldsmiths' College is a prestigious member of the renowned University of London, recognized for its innovative courses in the creative arts. Established in 1891 initially as the Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute, it integrated into the University of London in 1904. Over its long history, Goldsmiths has built a strong educational heritage and is now celebrated for its postgraduate programmes in diverse fields such as art, music, media, design, and communications.

Goldsmiths prides itself on being a research-intensive institution, earning international acclaim for the quality and impact of its research. The college hosts numerous...

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Goldsmiths College 8, Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6NW

+44(0)2079197171

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female68%

Male31%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic57%

Non-academic43%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree57%

Postgraduate (taught)39%

Postgraduate (research)3%

Other undergraduate1%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Prospective postgraduate students at Goldsmiths are required to meet the entry requirements specific to their course, which typically relate to academic performance, portfolio submission, or relevant professional/personal experience. For instance, applicants for the MFA in Fine Art must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a 2:2 grade or higher, and practical experience as an artist. Similarly, for the MRes in Media & Communications, students require a 2:1 grade at the undergraduate level in an appropriate subject. The university website should be consulted for the most recent entry requirements for postgraduate programmes at Goldsmiths.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1904

Goldsmiths' College was established

1989

Merged with University of London

Public Figures

Damien Hirst

British artist and Goldsmiths' alumnus

Mary Quant

Fashion designer and Goldsmiths' alumna

Malorie Blackman

Children's author and former Goldsmiths' student