If you move to university Feel like you’re at home

Whether you want to live in our halls of residence or elsewhere, we have teams in place to support you

Studying in an exciting city like London is an unbeatable experience. And it’s even better when you know you’re living somewhere convenient, safe and affordable.

We have a range of accommodation options – whether you prefer halls of residence on or near campus, or more independent living that lets you mix with a wider London student population. Our Campus Support Officers and Residence Life team help ensure that, whether you’re living in halls or at home, everyone can get involved in our lively and friendly community.

Halls of residence

There are around 1,400 rooms available in our halls of residence – either around New Cross, or a short train or bus ride away, enabling you to live in different areas of London.

Our accommodation is self-catered, and usually made up of single en suite bedrooms within shared flats. Some studio flats and accommodation for couples (if both people are full-time students) are also available. Halls of residence are either managed by Goldsmiths or in partnership with a private provider.

Your rent covers all electricity, water and heating bills, basic possessions insurance and internet access. All residents have access to out-of-hours support via our Campus Support team, helping provide a friendly and inclusive living environment.

We guarantee an offer of a place in halls to all International students with overseas fees status in their first year, as long as applications are made by the advertised deadlines.

On pages 6-7 you can view the locations of our current halls of residence. Look around them all at gold.ac.uk/accommodation/halls (our halls and accommodation options for 2024 entry will be confirmed in the spring of that year).

Privately rented homes

If you’re keen to maintain your independence, renting privately can be a good option because you can decide where to live and who you share with. New Cross is a transport hub, so if you decide to rent here you’ll not only be close to campus but also well connected to other parts of the capital. Many Goldsmiths students rent together in areas nearby – with popular spots being Brockley, Peckham and Camberwell.

As a student at Goldsmiths you will have access to specialist housing advice and resources via housing.london.ac.uk

Helping to create a warm student community

While she was studying at Goldsmiths, Linda was one of several Residence Experience Coordinators (part of the Residence Life team at Goldsmiths). Residence Experience Coordinators work for the university across our halls of residence, putting on events for students and making sure that there’s a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

“We have games and activities for students to help them get to know each other, plus more relaxed events like watching a movie or doing crafts,” she explains. “Anything involving free food is always popular! We’ve had pizza parties, breakfast gettogethers, and events themed around occasions like Christmas and Diwali. We’ve also teamed up with societies in the SU (Students’ Union) like the Knitting Society and the Jazz Improvisation group, and we’ve organised art exhibitions where students have showcased their work.”

Linda has an undergraduate media and communications degree from Goldsmiths and recently completed her Masters here. She lived in halls herself during her first year, and says that having had this experience herself meant she was better able to support students.

“The Residence Experience Coordinators are that go-between – between the staff in the accommodation office and the students. The fact that we’re also students is good, because they can relate to us.”

Linda is Italian and moved to Goldsmiths from Milan after coming to an Open Day. “Something just clicked – when I walked along the corridors, I could picture myself here. And I spoke to so many students who were all super lovely. So I decided then that I wanted to come. And I don’t regret it. I’ve never regretted it.” Linda’s love of Goldsmiths has continued as she currently works for Goldsmiths’ Enterprise and Research team alongside opening her own events company.