Information for students from South Africa

Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from South Africa. There are currently around 25 South African students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

 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 South Africa 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 further information please visit our How to Apply pages.

Local representatives in South Africa

We currently do not have any representatives in Australia. If you need a little extra help and advice, please contact the International Office.

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 International Postgraduate Scholarships.

British Council

For details of other scholarships which may be available for you in South Africa, you should refer to the British Council website.

You could also explore funding opportunities available via the Nelson Mandela Scholarship.

Visits to South Africa

The International Office team visits many countries worldwide several times 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 .

The South African Community in London

London has a long-standing South African community, with many organisations promoting the culture and lifestyle.