Goldsmiths, University of London Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most scholarships connected to Goldsmiths are designed for students studying in the UK on eligible degree programmes (not fully online-only).

Goldsmiths scholarships commonly support a wide spread of subjects including business/management, humanities, social sciences, creative arts, cultural studies, and STEM-adjacent areas like computing and data-focused programmes. In Anum Fatima’s case (MSc Management of Innovation), she said: “The program expanded my knowledge in areas such as Project Management, Design Thinking, Strategic Management, and Innovation Policy.”

Business is strongly represented (eg management and marketing-related master’s). For STEM, Goldsmiths is especially strong in computing and interdisciplinary tech-creative areas (often closer to “software/tech” than traditional engineering disciplines). Humanities and social sciences are also central to Goldsmiths’ academic strengths.

Medicine: Goldsmiths is not typically where you’d apply for a clinical medicine/MBBS degree; its health-related options are more aligned with psychology, therapy, neuroscience, and wellbeing-focused programmes. If a health-related programme is open to international applicants, scholarships that apply to “international fee-paying” students can also apply there (always verify programme eligibility on the scholarship page).

Goldsmiths offers scholarships that are open broadly to international fee-paying students (so many nationalities can be eligible, depending on fee status and programme). There are also awards tied to specific nationality or region-based schemes.

Examples of nationality-linked routes you may see include Commonwealth-related funding (eligibility depends on the scheme’s country list), GREAT Scholarships (country lists vary by year), and some external scholarships that are restricted to specific nationalities. Always match your nationality + fee status to the scholarship’s eligibility section.

Often yes, if English isn’t your first language and you don’t already hold an accepted English-language qualification. Goldsmiths typically asks for proof of English (IELTS is common, but alternatives can be accepted depending on what you have).

In planning her UK applications, Anum Fatima mentioned staying organised around “deadlines for standardized tests (where applicable), document preparation, and submission,” which is a good reminder to schedule English testing early if you need it.

Yes, there is a minimum academic threshold, but it depends on the level (eg master’s, PhD, PGCE) and the specific programme, and some programmes have higher or more specific requirements. In addition, some scholarships have their own minimum standards on top of admission requirements.

As a real example of a competitive profile, Anum Fatima wrote: “I graduated with distinction with a CGPA of 3.95 and earned a place on the Dean’s Honors List.”

A strong academic background is one of the most common selection factors, but eligibility also depends on the scholarship type (home vs international fee status, programme level, intake date, and specific criteria like degree classification). A “good” scholarship profile often blends grades with leadership, impact, and a clear purpose.

Anum Fatima described what she believed helped her: “a combination of a strong academic background, prior international experience, volunteer-driven impact,” alongside a purpose-driven narrative that matched the scholarship’s goals.

Common documents include transcripts/degree certificates, passport/ID, references, a personal statement, and proof of English (IELTS/TOEFL or an accepted alternative) where required. Some scholarships also require additional essays, financial information, or theme-aligned statements, and certain programmes may require a portfolio or extra checks.

From a recipient’s perspective, Anum Fatima highlighted the practical core set: “crafting a compelling personal statement,” “updating my CV,” and “securing strong letters of recommendation,” and she also noted preparing essays and a mini research proposal for scholarship purposes.

It depends how you apply. Many postgraduate taught applications are made directly to Goldsmiths through their website and often does not charge an application fee, while some routes (like certain teacher training and specific programmes) use UCAS, which charges an application fee.

As a small real-world reminder of how strategic applications can feel, Anum Fatima said: “I took a calculated risk by applying to only one university—Goldsmiths,” so it’s worth checking your route early (direct vs UCAS) to understand any fees and deadlines.