Goldsmiths, University of London

Located on a single-site south-east London campus, Goldsmiths, University of London is a public research institute that specialises in the studies of creative and social subjects – arts, humanities, design, and social sciences. The university was established in 1891 and it became a constituent college of the University of London in the year 1904. Goldsmiths has continually been ranked amongst the top 25 universities in the UK for the internationally excellent quality of research it puts forth following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Goldsmiths offers a host of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the cultural arts, humanities, computing, social sciences, and entrepreneurial business and management. The university currently has more than 8,000 students enrolled in the different courses from over 100 countries around the world. According to “Which? University 2018” Goldsmiths has been voted one of the top-most creative and political universities in the country by the students who go there. 

London is not just a tourist attraction but is also a preferred destination for students pursuing their higher education. Now there are more than 100K students and not many on-campus accommodations available for all of them. The city has a range of student housing options, close to the campus as well as the city centre, which is perfect for those who want to balance their academic life and social life. These accommodations offer various amenities such as laundry room, study spaces, games room and much more, all of which is provided for the comfort of students.

London has a multicultural diversity, with more than 100,000 international students from around the globe deciding to attend a university or college here. The city has continually been ranked among the top-rated cities in the world for higher education, with 4 of the top 40 universities located in London. At the heart of city centre stands the House of Parliament, the Big Ben, and the Westminster Abbey. The London Eye observation wheel is the perfect spot from where you can take in the views of the entire city, across the Thames. 

London has excellent connectivity with the rest of the country as well as the world, with one of the largest airports, Heathrow in the city. For traveling around the city, London has a vast underground network of trains called the tube that are regularly running on routes and lines. The city has around 270 stations which is why most students prefer to take the tube. Another budget-friendly option is the bus and at times you can walk when you need to clear your head. There are also docking stations around the city where you can get a bicycle.