Goldsmiths, University of LondonNew Cross, United Kingdom

The Goldsmiths, University of London is a public institution at New Cross in southeast London, UK. It ranks 511-520 (2023) and 401-500 (2022) in the QS and THE world university rankings, respectively. The Counter Hill Academy started in 1792 and was purchased by the Royal Naval School in 1843. The institution goes back by 200 years. 

The beginning of the 1990s saw it becoming a higher education institution, receiving the Royal Charter from Her Majesty the Queen. 

The University has its campus at New Cross in South East London. Some major research centers include the Centre for Arts and Learning, Asia Centre, Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies, Centre for the Body, Centre for Comparative Literature, Decadence Research Centre, Centre for Community Engagement Research, and the Centre for Feminist Research, among many others. 

There are 20 departments across disciplines, with main subjects including design, art, computing, anthropology, law, history, English and creative writing, sociology, music, media, communication and cultural studies, and visual cultures. There are undergraduate and postgraduate courses on offer. 

Famous alumni include Princess Beatrice of York, artist Damien Hirst, fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, movie director Sam Taylor-Johnson, politician Tessa Jowell, equestrian William Fox-Pitt, and Damon Albarn, the singer-guitarist-songwriter-composer-musician. 

There are several support services for students, including help with their applications and resumes, job hunting, networking, job interviews, assessments, tests, and more. Career planning solutions help students find the right options for their future, along with giving them access to work experience opportunities, part-time work opportunities, co-curricular activities, and volunteering as well. There are several mentoring schemes available for students, along with internships and placements. Students can also find specialist career support and services along with assistance in freelancing and self-employment. The University has a dedicated career support system for its students.