Life in London

Famous for its cultural life and diversity, London has been voted the world's number one city to be a student (QS Best Student Cities 2025).

We have world-famous galleries, museums, theatres, festivals, shops, markets and parks for you to explore – many of them for free.

If you're looking for quality of life and a vibrant mix of people, in a place that's constantly changing and offering up new experiences; then this great global city is the perfect venue for your studies.

Located in South East London, we're just 10 minutes walk from Deptford High Street which has been voted London's coolest high street for 2022.

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Life in New Cross

Goldsmiths' single-site campus is based in New Cross in South East London, find out about what it is like here.

Our guide to SE London

To help you settle into London life, we've highlighted some of the great activities you can explore across South East London

Careers and networking opportunities

Choosing to study in London will also improve your career prospects. You'll have the centre of business and creative industries on your doorstep.

Watch our students talking about their favourite places in London

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Latest London events

If you want to find out what is going on in London there are lots of websites which share the latest events:

More about student life

Find out more about what student life is like at Goldsmiths:

Supporting you to succeed

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Whenever you need help or advice, there’s always someone to turn to at Goldsmiths from wellbeing to careers support.

Find out more about the different support services we have on offer.

Norhan and Alex share their top tips for life in London

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London's vibrant cultural life

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Want to know what it's like studying in London? Find out from our students and staff

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