485BPOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2013

1933 Act Registration No. 033-17619

1940 Act Registration No. 811-05349

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933	x
Pre-Effective Amendment No.	¨
Post-Effective Amendment No. 352	x

and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940	x
Amendment No. 353	x
(Check appropriate box or boxes)

GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (312) 655-4400

CAROLINE KRAUS, ESQ.

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

200 West Street

New York, New York 10282

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copies to:

STEPHEN H. BIER, ESQ.

Dechert LLP

1095 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after the effective date of the registration statement

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)

x immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (b)

¨ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

¨ 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box:

¨ this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This filing relates solely to the following series and classes of the Registrant:

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class IR, Institutional and Service Shares of the Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund, Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund, Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class IR and Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund, Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund and Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class IR, Institutional and Service Shares of the Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund and Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund.

Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund.

Class A, Class C, Class IR and Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Fund, Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund, Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 352 under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 352 to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City and State of New York on the 21^st day of March, 2013.

GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST (A Delaware statutory trust)
By:	/s/ Caroline Kraus
	Caroline Kraus
	Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-Effective Amendment to said Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Name	Title	Date
1James A. McNamara	President (Chief Executive Officer) and Trustee	March 21, 2013
James A. McNamara
1George F. Travers	Principal Financial Officer and Senior Vice President	March 21, 2013
George F. Travers
1Ashok N. Bakhru	Chairman and Trustee	March 21, 2013
Ashok N. Bakhru
1Donald C. Burke	Trustee	March 21, 2013
Donald C. Burke
1John P. Coblentz, Jr.	Trustee	March 21, 2013
John P. Coblentz, Jr.
1Diana M. Daniels	Trustee	March 21, 2013
Diana M. Daniels
1Joseph P. LoRusso	Trustee	March 21, 2013
Joseph P. LoRusso
1Jessica Palmer	Trustee	March 21, 2013
Jessica Palmer
1Alan A. Shuch	Trustee	March 21, 2013
Alan A. Shuch
1Richard P. Strubel	Trustee	March 21, 2013
Richard P. Strubel

By:	/s/ Caroline Kraus
	Caroline Kraus,
	Attorney-In-Fact

¹  Pursuant to powers of attorney previously filed.

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned Secretary for Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) hereby certifies that the Board of Trustees of the Trust duly adopted the following resolution at a meeting of the Board held on August 15-16, 2012.

RESOLVED, that the Trustees and Officers of the Trust who may be required to execute any amendments to the Trust’s Registration Statement be, and each hereby is, authorized to execute a power of attorney appointing James A. McNamara, Caroline Kraus, Andrew Murphy, Robert Griffith and Matthew Wolfe, jointly and severally, their attorneys-in-fact, each with power of substitution, for said Trustees and Officers in any and all capacities to sign the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 of the Trust and any and all amendments to such Registration Statement, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the SEC, the Trustees and Officers hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may do or may have caused to be done by virtue hereof.

Dated: March 21, 2013

/s/ Caroline Kraus

Caroline Kraus,

Secretary

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transactions costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 180% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	180.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers. Currently, emerging countries include, among others, Central and South American, African, Asian and Eastern European countries. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will not invest more than 35% of its Net Assets in securities of issuers in any one emerging country. The portfolio management team uses two distinct strategies—a bottom-up stock selection strategy and a top-down country/currency selection strategy—to manage the Fund. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock and country/currency selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return, while maintaining risk, style and capitalization characteristics similar to the MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested, net of dividend withholding taxes) ("MSCI® Emerging Markets (net) Index"), adjusted for the Investment Adviser's country views. Additionally, the portfolio management team's views of the relative attractiveness of emerging countries and currencies are considered in allocating the Fund's assets among emerging countries. The MSCI® Emerging Markets (net) Index is designed to measure equity market performance of the large and mid market capitalization segments of emerging markets. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Emerging Countries Risk. The securities markets of most emerging countries are less liquid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as the securities markets of more developed countries. Foreign Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in these countries. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth," "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Liquidity Risk. The risk that the Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +36.79% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08            –28.58%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.44%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.44%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.69%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.11%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.58%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	702
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,043
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,408
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,429
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.69%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.78%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.78%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.46%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.46%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.46%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.13%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.33%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	336
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	754
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,299
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,786
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	236
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	754
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,299
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,786
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.61%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.28%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.35%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.30%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.12%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.18%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	120
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	400
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	701
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,557
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(54.60%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	80.32%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	18.43%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(18.49%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	25.10%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	36.79%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(28.58%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	25.10%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.26%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.31%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.41%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.33%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	135
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	438
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	775
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,684
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	24.77%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.46%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.53%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.69%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.74%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.88%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.29%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.32%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.72%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.72%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.72%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Oct. 05, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.16%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.144% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Expense Limitation

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 119% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	119.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Investment Adviser may consider classifications by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations (and its agencies) or the Fund's benchmark index provider in determining whether a country is emerging or developed. Emerging countries are generally located in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central and South America. An emerging country issuer is any company that either: Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in an emerging country; Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, an emerging country; Derives 50% or more of its total revenue from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more emerging countries; or Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more emerging countries. Under normal circumstances, the Fund maintains investments in at least six emerging countries, and will not invest more than 35% of its Net Assets in securities of issuers in any one emerging country. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings in the Fund's portfolio relative to the benchmark of the Fund are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. The Fund may invest in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; and (ii) equity and fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, of developed country issuers.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. The Fund may invest heavily in issuers located in Brazil, Russia, India and China, and therefore may be particularly exposed to the economies, industries, securities and currency markets of these four countries, which may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S. Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +36.68% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08            –29.14%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.49%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.49%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.94%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.18%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.76%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	719
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,109
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,524
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,676
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.83%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.77%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	13.52%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.49%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.49%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.69%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.18%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.51%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	755
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,120
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,611
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,831
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	255
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	820
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,411
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,831
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.28%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.80%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	13.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.95%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.49%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.49%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.69%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.18%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.51%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	355
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	820
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,411
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,013
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	255
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	820
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,411
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,013
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.31%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.41%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	13.36%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.34%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.34%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.54%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.18%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.36%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	138
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	467
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	820
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,814
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	51.38%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	25.74%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	40.91%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	28.37%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	28.34%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(54.29%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	78.07%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	16.59%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(20.11%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	17.71%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	36.68%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(29.14%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.71%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.28%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	14.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.33%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.83%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.03%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.18%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.85%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	188
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	619
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,077
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,344
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.09%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.78%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	14.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.48%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.48%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.68%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.18%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.50%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	153
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	512
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	896
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,972
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.55%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.94%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.45%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	12.79%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.20%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	7.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.33%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	12.06%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.88%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	16.36%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.06%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	16.36%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.06%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	16.36%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.06%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	16.36%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.06%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.86%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	16.36%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.06%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund | MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.16%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.02% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

[4] After Fee Waiver

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital, with dividend income as a secondary consideration.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 146% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	146.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in large-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. These issuers have public stock market capitalizations similar to those of companies constituting the Russell 1000® Index, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $231 million and $311 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 1000® capitalization range. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which generally consists of companies with above average capitalization and earnings growth expectations and below average dividend yields. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q1 ‘12            +15.33% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08            –22.14%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.16%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.95%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	642
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	879
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,134
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,864
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.58%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.42%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.05%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.92%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.91%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.71%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	674
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	881
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,213
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,021
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	174
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	581
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,013
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,021
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.98%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.45%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.98%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.90%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.91%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.70%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	273
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	580
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,012
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,216
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	173
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	580
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,012
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,216
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.04%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.04%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.84%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.76%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.55%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	56
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	222
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	402
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	923
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	31.14%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	10.46%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	5.95%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	8.20%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	2.74%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(40.75%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	31.02%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	13.61%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	4.03%
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	15.33%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Mar. 31, 2012
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	15.33%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(22.14%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.33%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.11%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.07%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.70%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.61%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.26%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.05%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	107
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	379
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	671
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,504
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.72%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.60%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.56%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.19%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.90%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.70%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	72
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	267
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	479
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,089
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.26%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.95%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.84%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.24%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.24%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.39%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.19%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.20%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	122
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	421
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	742
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,652
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.63%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.46%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.36%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.40%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.58%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.95%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.64%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	5.81%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.39%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.40%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.42%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.51%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.74%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.51%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.74%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.51%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.73%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.51%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.74%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.51%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.74%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund | Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.21%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.12%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.99%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.51% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 125% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	125.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. These issuers will have public stock market capitalizations similar to that of the range of the market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Index at the time of investment, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $30 million and $5.4 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 2000® capitalization range. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 2000® Index, which is an index designed to represent an investable universe of small-cap companies. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q3 ‘09            +21.27% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08            –25.66%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.46%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.26%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	672
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	969
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,287
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,187
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	6.41%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.48%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.88%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.74%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.37%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.37%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.22%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.02%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	705
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	975
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,372
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,347
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	205
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	675
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,172
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,347
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	6.70%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.51%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.81%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.71%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.21%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.01%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	304
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	673
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,168
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,531
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	204
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	673
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,168
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,531
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.68%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.87%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.36%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.21%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.01%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	103
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	365
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	647
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,451
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.83%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.90%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.36%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.71%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.51%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	154
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	520
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	911
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,006
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.26%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.41%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.06%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.86%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	88
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	318
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	567
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,279
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	46.20%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	15.84%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	7.90%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	13.02%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	(15.09%)
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(34.83%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	27.99%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	30.74%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(0.94%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	13.01%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	21.27%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(25.66%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.01%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.05%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.90%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.54%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.21%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.71%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.56%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.20%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.36%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	139
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	474
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	832
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,842
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.38%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.53%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.35%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	6.38%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.39%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.05%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	4.20%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.10%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.84%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.88%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.48%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.55%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.71%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.82% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 85% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	85.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Restated to Reflect Current [Text]	rr_ExpensesRestatedToReflectCurrent	The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation” have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in non-U.S. small-cap companies. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. Non-U.S. small-cap companies are companies: With public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (net) at the time of investment, which as of December 31, 2012 was between $5 million and $12 billion; and That are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in issuers that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for long-term growth through its evaluation of factors such as a company's financial position relative to peers, current financial condition, competitive position in its industry, ability to capitalize on future growth, and equity valuation. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. The Fund's assets are invested in at least three foreign countries. The Fund expects to invest a substantial portion of its assets in securities of companies in the developed countries of Western Europe, Japan and Asia, but may also invest in securities of issuers located in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in emerging countries. From time to time, the Fund's investments in a particular developed country may exceed 25% of its investment portfolio. The Fund may invest in equity investments outside the market capitalization range specified above and in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +27.59% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘08            –23.12%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.83%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.83%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.18%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.63%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.55%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	699
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,137
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,601
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,879
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.07%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.79%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.44%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.84%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.82%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.82%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.92%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.62%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.30%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	733
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,145
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,683
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,023
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	233
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	845
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,483
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,023
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.90%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.78%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.41%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.94%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.82%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.82%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.92%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.62%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.30%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	333
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	845
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,483
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,198
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	233
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	845
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,483
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,198
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	19.87%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.41%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.27%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.59%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.63%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.63%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.73%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.58%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.15%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	117
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	488
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	884
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,993
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	52.53%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	31.98%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	20.74%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	19.50%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	0.02%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(49.31%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	39.74%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	26.62%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(14.22%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	22.22%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	27.59%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(23.12%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.22%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	10.56%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.65%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	1.15%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.25%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.60%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.65%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	168
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	646
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,150
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,538
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	21.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.77%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.98%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.25%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.74%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.74%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.84%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.54%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.30%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	132
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	526
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	945
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,114
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	12.49%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.06%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.23%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.13%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.41%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.10%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.49%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.35%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.97%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.69%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	11.72%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.97%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.69%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	11.72%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.97%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.69%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	11.72%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.97%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.69%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	11.72%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.97%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.69%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	11.72%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1998
Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund | S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.97%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.90%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.08% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.034% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital and dividend income.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 135% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	135.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in large cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. These issuers have public stock market capitalizations similar to those of companies constituting the Russell 1000® Index at the time of investment, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $231 million and $311 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 1000® capitalization range. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 1000® Value Index, which generally consists of companies with above average capitalizations, low earnings growth expectations and above average dividend yields. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q3 ‘09            +16.92% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08            –22.03%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.11%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.95%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	642
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	868
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,113
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,814
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.83%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.85%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.35%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.84%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.86%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.70%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	673
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	869
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,970
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	173
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	569
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	991
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	1,970
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	9.31%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.30%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.86%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.70%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	273
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	569
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	991
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,167
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	173
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	569
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	991
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,167
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.28%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.48%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.16%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.49%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.71%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.55%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	56
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	211
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	379
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	867
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	29.01%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	20.14%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	8.71%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	18.27%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	(5.31%)
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(37.17%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	14.75%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	14.25%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	3.41%
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	15.58%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	16.92%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(22.03%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.58%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.33%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.38%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.67%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.11%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.61%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.21%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.05%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	107
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	368
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	650
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,452
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.03%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.83%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.85%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.16%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.86%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.70%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	72
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	258
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	461
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,046
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.44%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.48%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.84%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.36%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.16%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.20%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	122
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	415
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	729
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,621
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.88%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.96%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.32%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.55%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.12%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.93%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.42%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	6.09%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.62%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.63%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.34%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.37%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.37%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.37%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.37%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.37%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 31, 1998
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.39%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund | Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.39%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.51% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but will be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 57% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	57.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Restated to Reflect Current [Text]	rr_ExpensesRestatedToReflectCurrent	The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" have been restated to reflect expenses expected to be incurred during the current fiscal year.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of investment) ("Net Assets") in a portfolio of equity investments that are tied economically to China (the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, referred to herein as "China" or "Greater China") or in issuers that participate in the markets of China. The Investment Adviser considers an equity investment to be tied economically to China if the investment is included in an index representative of China, the investment's returns are linked to the performance of such an index, or the investment is exposed to the economic risks and returns of China. An issuer participates in the markets of China if the issuer: Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in China; Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in China; Derives 50% or more of its total revenue from goods produced, sales made or services provided in China; or Maintains 50% or more of its assets in China. The Fund expects to invest primarily in equity securities, including common or ordinary stocks, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Taiwanese Depositary Receipts ("TDRs"), preferred stock, convertible securities, investment companies (including other mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs")), and rights and warrants. The Fund's equity investments may also include equity swaps, equity index swaps, futures, participation notes, options and other derivatives and structured securities, which are used primarily to gain broad access to markets and/or individual securities that may be difficult to access via direct investment in equity securities. Only securities open to U.S. investors are eligible for investment by the Fund. The Fund's investments may include companies of all capitalization sizes. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline based on industry specific metrics, to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. From a valuation perspective, the Investment Adviser generally looks for companies where its proprietary estimate of their earnings, asset value or cash flow is meaningfully different from consensus; or where the Investment Adviser believes growth in intrinsic value is not reflected in the share price. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest overweights are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry, except that, to the extent that an industry represents 20% or more of the Fund's benchmark index at the time of investment, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in that industry. The Fund may invest in the aggregate up to 20% of its Net Assets in investments in developed countries and emerging countries other than China, including non-investment grade fixed income securities. THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED ("INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may also be subject to foreign currency risk, as described above. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. Greater China Risk. Investing in Greater China involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in other more established economies or securities markets. The Fund's investment exposure to Greater China may subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were made in developed countries, to the risks of adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental events or natural disasters which may occur in the China region. The economy, industries, and securities and currency markets of Greater China may be adversely impacted by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, dependence on exports and international trade, increasing competition from Asia's other low-cost emerging economies, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S. The securities markets of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan are emerging markets characterized by a relatively small number of equity issues and relatively low trading volume, resulting in substantially less liquidity and greater price volatility and potentially fewer investment opportunities for the Fund. The government of the People's Republic of China exercises significant control over the economy, and may alter laws or policies or discontinue economic reforms at any time. Taiwan and Hong Kong do not exercise the same level of control over their economies as does the People's Republic of China, but changes to their political and economic relationships with the People's Republic of China could adversely impact the Fund's investments in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Industry Concentration Risk. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry, except that, to the extent that an industry represents 20% or more of the Fund's benchmark index at the time of investment, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in that industry. Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry will subject the Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments affecting that industry than if its investments were not so concentrated. Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. The securities of mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. NAV Risk. The net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund and the value of your investment may fluctuate. Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]	rr_RiskNondiversifiedStatus	Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q4 ‘12            +14.31% Worst Quarter Q2 ‘12            –3.80%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	3.48%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	4.83%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.94%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.89%	[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	731
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,674
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	2,620
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	5,000
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(9.83%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	2.88%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	4.98%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(2.34%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.64%	[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	367
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,287
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	2,307
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	4,859
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	267
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	1,287
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	2,307
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	4,859
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	20.09%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(7.38%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	3.56%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	4.66%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(3.16%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.50%	[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	153
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,121
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	2,095
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	4,560
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	22.43%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2012
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	14.31%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2012
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(3.80%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.43%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(6.31%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	3.96%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	5.06%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(3.41%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.65%	[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	168
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,213
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	2,257
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	4,862
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(6.51%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.12%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(9.82%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.11%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(8.21%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.51%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.51%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.51%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.51%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 29, 2011

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” have been restated to reflect expenses expected to be incurred during the current fiscal year.

[4] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.364% of the Fund’s average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agent fee credits received by the Fund.

[5] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Management Fees		1.10%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none
Other Expenses	[1]	0.83%	0.82%	0.82%	0.63%	1.15%	0.74%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
All Other Expenses		0.83%	0.82%	0.82%	0.63%	0.65%	0.74%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		2.18%	2.92%	2.92%	1.73%	2.25%	1.84%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.63%)	(0.62%)	(0.62%)	(0.58%)	(0.60%)	(0.54%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.55%	2.30%	2.30%	1.15%	1.65%	1.30%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	699	1,137	1,601	2,879
Class B Shares	733	1,145	1,683	3,023
Class C Shares	333	845	1,483	3,198
Institutional Shares	117	488	884	1,993
Service Shares	168	646	1,150	2,538
Class IR Shares	132	526	945	2,114

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	233	845	1,483	3,023
Class C Shares	233	845	1,483	3,198

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 85% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in non-U.S. small-cap companies. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. Non-U.S. small-cap companies are companies:

• With public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (net) at the time of investment, which as of December 31, 2012 was between $5 million and $12 billion; and

• That are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in issuers that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be strategically positioned for long-term growth through its evaluation of factors such as a company's financial position relative to peers, current financial condition, competitive position in its industry, ability to capitalize on future growth, and equity valuation. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund's assets are invested in at least three foreign countries. The Fund expects to invest a substantial portion of its assets in securities of companies in the developed countries of Western Europe, Japan and Asia, but may also invest in securities of issuers located in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in emerging countries. From time to time, the Fund's investments in a particular developed country may exceed 25% of its investment portfolio.

The Fund may invest in equity investments outside the market capitalization range specified above and in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +27.59%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘08            –23.12%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	15.07%	(2.79%)	9.44%	4.84%	May 01, 1998
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	15.06%	(3.23%)	9.13%	4.41%	May 01, 1998
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	10.10%	(2.49%)	8.35%	4.09%	May 01, 1998
Class A Shares S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.97%	(1.69%)	11.72%	6.31%	May 01, 1998
Class B Shares	15.90%	(2.78%)	9.41%	4.94%	May 01, 1998
Class B Shares S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.97%	(1.69%)	11.72%	6.31%	May 01, 1998
Class C Shares	19.87%	(2.41%)	9.27%	4.59%	May 01, 1998
Class C Shares S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.97%	(1.69%)	11.72%	6.31%	May 01, 1998
Institutional Shares	22.22%	(1.25%)	10.56%	5.79%	May 01, 1998
Institutional Shares S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.97%	(1.69%)	11.72%	6.31%	May 01, 1998
Service Shares	21.64%	(1.77%)	9.98%	5.25%	May 01, 1998
Service Shares S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.97%	(1.69%)	11.72%	6.31%	May 01, 1998
Class IR Shares	22.00%			12.49%	Aug. 31, 2010
Class IR Shares S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Small Cap (net) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.97%			9.90%	Aug. 31, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.08% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.034% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund— Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none
Other Expenses	[1]	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.31%	0.82%	0.46%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
All Other Expenses		0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.31%	0.32%	0.46%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.72%	2.47%	2.47%	1.31%	1.82%	1.46%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.28%)	(0.28%)	(0.28%)	(0.27%)	(0.28%)	(0.27%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.44%	2.19%	2.19%	1.04%	1.54%	1.19%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	689	1,036	1,407	2,447
Class B Shares	722	1,043	1,490	2,600
Class C Shares	322	743	1,290	2,785
Institutional Shares	106	389	692	1,555
Service Shares	157	545	959	2,114
Class IR Shares	121	435	772	1,723

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	222	743	1,290	2,600
Class C Shares	222	743	1,290	2,785

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 144% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in companies that are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalization of companies constituting the MSCI® Europe, Australia, Far East ("EAFE") (net) Index (unhedged), with dividends reinvested ("MSCI® EAFE® Index") at the time of investment, which as of December 31, 2012 was between $1 billion and $200 billion. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in at least three foreign countries and in up to approximately 40 companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be positioned for long-term capital appreciation.

The Investment Adviser evaluates factors such as a company's financial position relative to its peers, current financial condition, competitive position in its industry and equity valuation. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund expects to invest a substantial portion of its assets in the securities of issuers located in the developed countries of Western Europe and in Japan, but may also invest in securities of issuers located in emerging countries. From time to time, the Fund's investments in a particular developed country may exceed 25% of its investment portfolio.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Issuer Concentration Risk. The Fund intends to invest in up to approximately 40 companies. This relatively small number of issuers may subject the Fund to greater risks, because a decline in the value of any single investment held by the Fund may adversely affect the Fund's overall value more than it would affect that of a fund holding a greater number of investments.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘03            +20.18%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘08            –22.05%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception		Inception Date
Class A Shares	15.46%	(6.30%)	4.94%	4.14%		Dec. 01, 1992
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	15.20%	(6.67%)	4.57%	3.24%		Dec. 01, 1992
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	10.87%	(5.25%)	4.28%	3.25%		Dec. 01, 1992
Class A Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	6.08%		Dec. 01, 1992
Class B Shares	16.30%	(6.30%)	4.93%	2.55%		May 01, 1996
Class B Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.05%		May 01, 1996
Class C Shares	20.29%	(5.94%)	4.79%	1.10%		Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.09%	[1]	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	22.73%	(4.87%)	5.99%	3.79%		Feb. 07, 1996
Institutional Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.31%	[2]	Feb. 07, 1996
Service Shares	22.15%	(5.34%)	5.47%	3.17%		Mar. 06, 1996
Service Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.21%	[3]	Mar. 06, 1996
Class IR Shares	22.56%			7.30%		Aug. 31, 2010
Class IR Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%			8.36%		Aug. 31, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.94% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.064% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

[1] Calculated from September 1, 1997 to December 31, 2012.

[2] Calculated from March 1, 1996 to December 31, 2012.

[3] Calculated from April 1, 1996 to December 31, 2012.

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Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. For the purposes of this restriction, "small-cap U.S. issuers" have public stock market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Index, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $30 million and $5.4 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 2000® capitalization range. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which is an index designed to represent an investable universe of small-cap companies with above average price to book ratios and earnings growth expectations. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09     +21.81% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08     –26.48%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.86%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.86%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.96%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.68%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.28%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	673
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,069
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,490
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,658
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(38.84%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	35.21%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	31.15%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	1.06%
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	14.49%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	21.81%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(26.48%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.23%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.44%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.37%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.86%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.86%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.71%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.67%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.04%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	707
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,078
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,575
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,811
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	207
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	778
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,375
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,811
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.67%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.50%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.47%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.86%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.86%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.71%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.68%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.03%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	306
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	777
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,374
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,992
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	206
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	777
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,374
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,992
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.66%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.85%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.66%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.70%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.70%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.55%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.67%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.88%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	90
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	424
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	781
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,789
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.99%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	5.04%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.70%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.67%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.03%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	105
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	470
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	860
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,953
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.79%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.20%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.67%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.53%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	156
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	624
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,118
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,482
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.23%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.34%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.28%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	7.98%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.39%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.18%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	5.39%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.93%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.66%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.48%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.48%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.48%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.48%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.82%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.48%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.55%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund | Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.48%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.55%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.84% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 83% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	83.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Restated to Reflect Current [Text]	rr_ExpensesRestatedToReflectCurrent	The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation” have been restated to reflect the expense limitation currently in effect.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C and/or Institutional Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C and/or Institutional Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in Asian issuers (excluding Japanese issuers). Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. An Asian issuer is any company that either: Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in one or more Asian countries; Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, an Asian country; Derives 50% or more of its total revenue from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more Asian countries; or Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more Asian countries. The Fund may allocate its assets among the Asian countries (other than Japan) as determined from time to time by the Investment Adviser. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings in the Fund's portfolio relative to the benchmark of the Fund are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. The Fund may also invest in: (i) equity investments in issuers located in non-Asian countries and Japan; and (ii) fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Asia Risk. Investing in certain Asian issuers may involve a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in issuers from more established economies or securities markets. The Fund's investments in Asian issuers increases the risks to the Fund of conditions and developments that may be particular to Asian countries, such as: volatile economic cycles and/or securities markets; adverse changes to exchange rates; social, political, military, regulatory, economic or environmental developments; or natural disasters. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities of Asian issuers may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +31.18% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘08            –25.68%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.99%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.24%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.46%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.78%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	721
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,170
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,644
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,949
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	36.86%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	15.82%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	22.12%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	22.02%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	36.57%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(55.45%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	64.54%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	19.68%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(17.74%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	18.14%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	31.18%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(25.68%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.68%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.26%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	10.00%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 08, 1994
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.98%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.98%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.45%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.53%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	756
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,179
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,728
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,093
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	256
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	879
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,528
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,093
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.25%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.30%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.97%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.07%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.97%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.97%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.44%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.53%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	356
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	877
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,524
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,259
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	256
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	877
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,524
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,259
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.28%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.92%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.82%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.32%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.79%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.79%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.41%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.38%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	140
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	523
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	931
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,072
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.66%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(2.77%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	11.15%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.11%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 02, 1996
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.84%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.01%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	10.09%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.09%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 08, 1994
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	7.99%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.22%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	9.22%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.93%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 08, 1994
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.29%	[6]
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.16%)	[6]
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	14.59%	[6]
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception		[6]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 08, 1994	[6]
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.29%	[6]
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.16%)	[6]
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	14.59%	[6]
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception		[6]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996	[6]
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.29%	[6]
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.16%)	[6]
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	14.59%	[6]
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception		[6]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997	[6]
Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund | MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.29%	[6]
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.16%)	[6]
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	14.59%	[6]
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception		[6]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 02, 1996	[6]

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.344% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the expense limitation currently in effect.

[5] After Expense Limitation

[6] Performance for the MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index is provided since 2001.

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Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none
Other Expenses	[1]	0.44%	0.46%	0.30%	0.41%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.44%	0.46%	0.30%	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.69%	2.46%	1.30%	1.41%
Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.11%)	(0.13%)	(0.12%)	(0.08%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.58%	2.33%	1.18%	1.33%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	702	1,043	1,408	2,429
Class C Shares	336	754	1,299	2,786
Institutional Shares	120	400	701	1,557
Class IR Shares	135	438	775	1,684

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class C Shares	236	754	1,299	2,786

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transactions costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 180% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers. Currently, emerging countries include, among others, Central and South American, African, Asian and Eastern European countries. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will not invest more than 35% of its Net Assets in securities of issuers in any one emerging country.

The portfolio management team uses two distinct strategies—a bottom-up stock selection strategy and a top-down country/currency selection strategy—to manage the Fund.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock and country/currency selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return, while maintaining risk, style and capitalization characteristics similar to the MSCI^® Emerging Markets Standard Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested, net of dividend withholding taxes) ("MSCI^® Emerging Markets (net) Index"), adjusted for the Investment Adviser's country views. Additionally, the portfolio management team's views of the relative attractiveness of emerging countries and currencies are considered in allocating the Fund's assets among emerging countries. The MSCI^® Emerging Markets (net) Index is designed to measure equity market performance of the large and mid market capitalization segments of emerging markets.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Emerging Countries Risk. The securities markets of most emerging countries are less liquid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as the securities markets of more developed countries.

Foreign Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in these countries. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth," "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Liquidity Risk. The risk that the Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +36.79%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –28.58%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	17.69%	(1.78%)	(1.78%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	17.53%	(1.69%)	(1.74%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	11.88%	(1.29%)	(1.32%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Class A Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	(0.72%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Class C Shares	22.61%	(1.28%)	(1.35%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Class C Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	(0.72%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Institutional Shares	25.10%	(0.26%)	(0.31%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Institutional Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	(0.72%)	Oct. 05, 2007
Class IR Shares	24.77%		9.46%	Aug. 31, 2010
Class IR Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets Standard Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%		6.16%	Aug. 31, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.144% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Expense Limitation

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional
Management Fees		1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none
Other Expenses	[1]	0.99%	0.98%	0.97%	0.79%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		2.24%	2.98%	2.97%	1.79%
Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.46%)	(0.45%)	(0.44%)	(0.41%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.78%	2.53%	2.53%	1.38%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C and/or Institutional Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C and/or Institutional Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	721	1,170	1,644	2,949
Class B Shares	756	1,179	1,728	3,093
Class C Shares	356	877	1,524	3,259
Institutional Shares	140	523	931	2,072

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	256	879	1,528	3,093
Class C Shares	256	877	1,524	3,259

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 83% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in Asian issuers (excluding Japanese issuers). Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. An Asian issuer is any company that either:

• Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in one or more Asian countries;

• Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, an Asian country;

• Derives 50% or more of its total revenue from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more Asian countries; or

• Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more Asian countries.

The Fund may allocate its assets among the Asian countries (other than Japan) as determined from time to time by the Investment Adviser.

Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings in the Fund's portfolio relative to the benchmark of the Fund are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund may also invest in: (i) equity investments in issuers located in non-Asian countries and Japan; and (ii) fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Asia Risk. Investing in certain Asian issuers may involve a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in issuers from more established economies or securities markets. The Fund's investments in Asian issuers increases the risks to the Fund of conditions and developments that may be particular to Asian countries, such as: volatile economic cycles and/or securities markets; adverse changes to exchange rates; social, political, military, regulatory, economic or environmental developments; or natural disasters.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities of Asian issuers may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +31.18%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘08            –25.68%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund		1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares		11.68%	(4.26%)	10.00%	2.12%	Jul. 08, 1994
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions		11.84%	(4.01%)	10.09%	2.09%	Jul. 08, 1994
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares		7.99%	(3.22%)	9.22%	1.93%	Jul. 08, 1994
Class A Shares MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	[1]	22.29%	(0.16%)	14.59%		Jul. 08, 1994
Class B Shares		12.25%	(4.30%)	9.97%	1.07%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	[1]	22.29%	(0.16%)	14.59%		May 01, 1996
Class C Shares		16.28%	(3.92%)	9.82%	1.32%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	[1]	22.29%	(0.16%)	14.59%		Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares		18.66%	(2.77%)	11.15%	2.11%	Feb. 02, 1996
Institutional Shares MSCI® All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	[1]	22.29%	(0.16%)	14.59%		Feb. 02, 1996

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C and Institutional Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.344% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the expense limitation currently in effect.

[4] After Expense Limitation

[1] Performance for the MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan (Net, USD, unhedged) Index is provided since 2001.

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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
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Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
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Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.20%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.25%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.95%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	642
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	887
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,151
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,904
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	30.02%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	14.31%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	6.59%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	13.03%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	(1.29%)
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(37.60%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	20.89%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	12.98%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	4.23%
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	13.80%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	14.38%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(21.18%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	7.55%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.93%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.37%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.95%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1991
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.95%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.24%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.71%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	674
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	889
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,230
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,061
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	174
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	589
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,030
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,061
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	8.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.94%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.31%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.22%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.95%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.25%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.70%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	273
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	588
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,029
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,255
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	173
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	588
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,029
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,255
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.98%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.53%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.19%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.94%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.80%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.25%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.55%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	56
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	230
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	420
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	967
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.29%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.59%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.38%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.08%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 15, 1995
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.65%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.30%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.25%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.05%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	107
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	387
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	689
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,546
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.70%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.10%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.87%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.36%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 07, 1996
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.30%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.95%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.25%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.70%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	72
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	278
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	501
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,144
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.09%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.45%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.18%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.29%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.29%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.44%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.24%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.20%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	122
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	432
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	764
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,704
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.49%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.04%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.30%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	7.31%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(1.18%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.97%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.85%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1991
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	5.22%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.83%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.68%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.67%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1991
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.56%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 24, 1991
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.72%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.73%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.70%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 15, 1995
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.10%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.55%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 07, 1996
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.49%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.96%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.49%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.51% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Document Creation Date	dei_DocumentCreationDate	Feb. 28, 2013

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 119% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	119.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Not Correlated to Ratio Due to Acquired Fund Fees [Text]	rr_ExpensesNotCorrelatedToRatioDueToAcquiredFundFees	The “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” do not correlate to the ratios of net and total expenses to average net assets provided in the Financial Highlights, which reflect the operating expenses of the Fund and do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in companies that are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Fund intends to invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations that are larger than $500 million at the time of investment, and in at least three foreign countries. The Fund expects to invest a substantial portion of its assets in the securities of issuers located in the developed countries of Western Europe and in Japan, but may also invest in securities of issuers located in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in emerging countries. From time to time, the Fund's investments in a particular developed country may exceed 25% of its investment portfolio. The Fund is "strategic" in that it provides investors with access to the long term investment opportunity of the international markets. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +20.71% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘08            –22.26%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%	[2]
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.97%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.50%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.47%	[3],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	692
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,090
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,512
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,685
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(46.55%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	28.02%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	10.27%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(15.34%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	20.35%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	20.71%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(22.26%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.79%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.20%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.76%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%	[2]
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.72%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.50%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.22%	[3],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	725
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,098
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,597
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,837
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	225
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	798
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,397
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,837
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.48%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.23%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.69%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.85%	[2]
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.72%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.50%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.22%	[3],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	325
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	798
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,397
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,018
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	225
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	798
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,397
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,018
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.56%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.84%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.50%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.66%	[2]
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.53%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.46%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.07%	[3],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	109
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	439
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	792
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,788
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	20.93%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.78%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.42%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.83%	[2]
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.70%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.48%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.22%	[3],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	125
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	490
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	880
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,972
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	20.72%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.83%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.16%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.84%	[2]
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.21%	[3]
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.49%)	[4]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.72%	[3],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	175
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	645
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,142
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,509
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	20.15%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.38%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.71%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.70%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.40%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.98%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	9.54%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.09%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.74%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.15%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.15%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.15%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(3.15%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.05%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.05%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" do not correlate to the ratios of net and total expenses to average net assets provided in the Financial Highlights, which reflect the operating expenses of the Fund and do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

[4] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.164% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[5] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.42%	0.42%	0.42%	0.26%	0.41%	0.40%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.52%	2.27%	2.27%	1.11%	1.26%	1.75%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.27%)	(0.26%)	(0.27%)	(0.26%)	(0.26%)	(0.25%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3]	1.25%	2.01%	2.00%	0.85%	1.00%	1.50%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	670	979	1,309	2,241
Class B Shares	704	984	1,391	2,396
Class C Shares	303	683	1,191	2,584
Institutional Shares	87	327	586	1,328
Class IR Shares	102	374	667	1,500
Class R Shares	152	526	925	2,042

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	204	684	1,191	2,396
Class C Shares	203	683	1,191	2,584

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 85% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. For the purposes of this restriction, "small-cap U.S. issuers" have public stock market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Index, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $30 million and $5.4 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 2000® capitalization range.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 2000® Value Index, which is designed to represent an investable universe of small-cap companies with above average price to book ratios and earnings growth expectations. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q3 ‘09            +24.33%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –23.95%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	5.77%	2.41%	(0.91%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	5.41%	2.23%	(2.99%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	3.80%	1.99%	(1.06%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	18.00%	3.54%	0.53%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class B Shares	6.03%	2.81%	(0.70%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class B Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	18.00%	3.54%	0.53%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class C Shares	10.06%	2.74%	(0.66%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class C Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	18.00%	3.54%	0.53%	Jun. 25, 2007
Institutional Shares	12.36%	3.97%	0.54%	Jun. 25, 2007
Institutional Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	18.00%	3.54%	0.53%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class IR Shares	12.17%	3.77%	3.60%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	18.00%	3.54%	3.31%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	11.64%	3.31%	3.15%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	18.00%	3.54%	3.31%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.81% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)
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Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	82.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Restated to Reflect Current [Text]	rr_ExpensesRestatedToReflectCurrent	The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver” have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a portfolio of equity investments in Brazil, Russia, India and China ("BRIC countries") or in issuers that participate in the markets of the BRIC countries. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. An issuer participates in the markets of the BRIC countries if the issuer: Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in a BRIC country; Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, a BRIC country; or Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more BRIC countries. Under normal circumstances, the Fund maintains investments in at least four emerging countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China. Generally, the Fund may invest in issuers that expose the Fund to the prevailing economic circumstances and factors present in the BRIC countries. The Fund may also invest in other emerging country issuers, in addition to BRIC country issuers. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings in the Fund's portfolio relative to the benchmark of the Fund are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. The Fund may also invest in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; and (ii) equity and fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, of developed country issuers. THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED ("INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. BRIC Risk. The Fund's investment exposure to the BRIC countries will subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were not made in those countries, to the risks of conditions and events that may be particular to those countries, such as: volatile economic cycles and/or securities markets; adverse exchange rates; social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental events; or natural disasters. The economies, industries, securities and currency markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]	rr_RiskNondiversifiedStatus	Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +44.38% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘08            –34.71%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.96%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.70%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	713
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,108
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,527
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,691
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	53.50%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(61.92%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	101.39%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	10.39%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(26.16%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	16.27%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	44.38%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(34.71%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	9.85%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(7.27%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.83%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.71%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.45%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	348
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	818
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,413
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,026
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	248
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	818
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,413
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,026
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.37%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.92%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.94%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.56%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.30%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	132
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	467
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	825
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,834
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.79%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.84%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.16%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.71%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.45%	[3],[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	148
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	513
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	904
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,998
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.58%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.02%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	9.84%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(7.27%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.59%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	6.66%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.00%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.10%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.50%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.35%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.50%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.35%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.50%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.35%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.12%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 30, 2006
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) | MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.50%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.50%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

[3] After Fee Waiver

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.84%	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.28%	0.28%	0.28%	0.13%	0.63%	0.27%	0.28%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.28%	0.28%	0.28%	0.13%	0.13%	0.27%	0.28%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.37%	2.12%	2.12%	0.97%	1.47%	1.11%	1.62%
Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.09%)	(0.08%)	(0.08%)	(0.09%)	(0.09%)	(0.07%)	(0.09%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3]	1.28%	2.04%	2.04%	0.88%	1.38%	1.04%	1.53%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	673	952	1,251	2,098
Class B Shares	707	956	1,332	2,254
Class C Shares	307	656	1,132	2,445
Institutional Shares	90	300	528	1,182
Service Shares	140	456	794	1,750
Class IR Shares	106	346	605	1,345
Class R Shares	156	502	873	1,914

: Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	207	656	1,132	2,254
Class C Shares	207	656	1,132	2,445

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transactions costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 203% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in companies that are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States.

The portfolio management team uses two distinct strategies—a bottom-up stock selection strategy and a top-down country/currency selection strategy—to manage the Fund.

The Fund invests in at least three foreign countries and may invest in the securities of issuers in emerging countries.

The Fund seeks broad representation of large-cap and mid-cap issuers across major countries and sectors of the international economy, with some exposure to small-cap issuers.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock and country/currency selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return, while maintaining risk, style and capitalization characteristics similar to the MSCI^® Europe, Australasia, Far East ("EAFE^®") Standard Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested, net of dividend withholding taxes) ("MSCI^® EAFE^® (net) Index"), adjusted for the Investment Adviser's country views. Additionally, the portfolio management team's views of the relative attractiveness of countries and currencies are considered in allocating the Fund's assets among countries. The MSCI^® EAFE (net) Index is designed to measure equity market performance of the large and mid capitalization segments of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Emerging Countries Risk. The securities markets of most emerging countries are less liquid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as the securities markets of more developed countries.

Foreign Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in these countries. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘03            +17.83%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –20.03%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception		Inception Date
Class A Shares	10.36%	(6.28%)	6.72%	2.32%		Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	9.71%	(6.78%)	6.02%	1.75%		Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	7.34%	(5.30%)	5.86%	1.91%		Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.09%	[1]	Aug. 15, 1997
Class B Shares	10.70%	(6.31%)	6.70%	2.42%		Aug. 15, 1997
Class B Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.09%	[1]	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares	14.90%	(5.89%)	6.57%	2.07%		Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.09%	[1]	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	17.19%	(4.81%)	7.79%	3.23%		Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.09%	[1]	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares	16.59%	(5.30%)	7.26%	2.72%		Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	8.21%	4.09%	[1]	Aug. 15, 1997
Class IR Shares	17.03%	(4.97%)		(5.29%)		Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)		(4.05%)		Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	16.48%	(5.39%)		(5.71%)		Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)		(4.05%)		Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Expense Limitation

[1] Calculated from September 1, 1997 to December 31, 2012.

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Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Management Fees		1.10%	1.10%	1.10%	1.10%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none
Other Expenses	[1]	3.48%	2.88%	3.56%	3.96%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	4.83%	4.98%	4.66%	5.06%
Expense Limitation	[3]	(2.94%)	(2.34%)	(3.16%)	(3.41%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[4]	1.89%	2.64%	1.50%	1.65%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	731	1,674	2,620	5,000
Class C Shares	367	1,287	2,307	4,859
Institutional Shares	153	1,121	2,095	4,560
Class IR Shares	168	1,213	2,257	4,862

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund Class C Shares	267	1,287	2,307	4,859

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but will be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 57% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of investment) ("Net Assets") in a portfolio of equity investments that are tied economically to China (the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, referred to herein as "China" or "Greater China") or in issuers that participate in the markets of China. The Investment Adviser considers an equity investment to be tied economically to China if the investment is included in an index representative of China, the investment's returns are linked to the performance of such an index, or the investment is exposed to the economic risks and returns of China.

An issuer participates in the markets of China if the issuer:

• Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in China;

• Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in China;

• Derives 50% or more of its total revenue from goods produced, sales made or services provided in China; or

• Maintains 50% or more of its assets in China.

The Fund expects to invest primarily in equity securities, including common or ordinary stocks, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Taiwanese Depositary Receipts ("TDRs"), preferred stock, convertible securities, investment companies (including other mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs")), and rights and warrants. The Fund's equity investments may also include equity swaps, equity index swaps, futures, participation notes, options and other derivatives and structured securities, which are used primarily to gain broad access to markets and/or individual securities that may be difficult to access via direct investment in equity securities. Only securities open to U.S. investors are eligible for investment by the Fund. The Fund's investments may include companies of all capitalization sizes.

The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline based on industry specific metrics, to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. From a valuation perspective, the Investment Adviser generally looks for companies where its proprietary estimate of their earnings, asset value or cash flow is meaningfully different from consensus; or where the Investment Adviser believes growth in intrinsic value is not reflected in the share price. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest overweights are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk.

The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry, except that, to the extent that an industry represents 20% or more of the Fund's benchmark index at the time of investment, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in that industry. The Fund may invest in the aggregate up to 20% of its Net Assets in investments in developed countries and emerging countries other than China, including non-investment grade fixed income securities.

THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED ("INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may also be subject to foreign currency risk, as described above. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Greater China Risk. Investing in Greater China involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in other more established economies or securities markets. The Fund's investment exposure to Greater China may subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were made in developed countries, to the risks of adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental events or natural disasters which may occur in the China region. The economy, industries, and securities and currency markets of Greater China may be adversely impacted by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, dependence on exports and international trade, increasing competition from Asia's other low-cost emerging economies, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S.

The securities markets of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan are emerging markets characterized by a relatively small number of equity issues and relatively low trading volume, resulting in substantially less liquidity and greater price volatility and potentially fewer investment opportunities for the Fund. The government of the People's Republic of China exercises significant control over the economy, and may alter laws or policies or discontinue economic reforms at any time. Taiwan and Hong Kong do not exercise the same level of control over their economies as does the People's Republic of China, but changes to their political and economic relationships with the People's Republic of China could adversely impact the Fund's investments in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Industry Concentration Risk. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry, except that, to the extent that an industry represents 20% or more of the Fund's benchmark index at the time of investment, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in that industry. Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry will subject the Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments affecting that industry than if its investments were not so concentrated.

Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. The securities of mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

NAV Risk. The net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund and the value of your investment may fluctuate.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q4 ‘12            +14.31%

Worst Quarter
Q2 ‘12            –3.80%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund	1 Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	15.10%	(9.83%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	15.12%	(9.82%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	10.11%	(8.21%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class A Shares MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	22.68%	(2.51%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class C Shares	20.09%	(7.38%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class C Shares MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	22.68%	(2.51%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Institutional Shares	22.43%	(6.31%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Institutional Shares MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	22.68%	(2.51%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class IR Shares	22.11%	(6.51%)	Apr. 29, 2011
Class IR Shares MSCI® China (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	22.68%	(2.51%)	Apr. 29, 2011

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” have been restated to reflect expenses expected to be incurred during the current fiscal year.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.364% of the Fund’s average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agent fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.86%	0.86%	0.86%	0.70%	0.85%	0.85%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.86%	0.86%	0.86%	0.70%	0.85%	0.85%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.96%	2.71%	2.71%	1.55%	1.70%	2.20%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.68%)	(0.67%)	(0.68%)	(0.67%)	(0.67%)	(0.67%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.28%	2.04%	2.03%	0.88%	1.03%	1.53%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	673	1,069	1,490	2,658
Class B Shares	707	1,078	1,575	2,811
Class C Shares	306	777	1,374	2,992
Institutional Shares	90	424	781	1,789
Class IR Shares	105	470	860	1,953
Class R Shares	156	624	1,118	2,482

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	207	778	1,375	2,811
Class C Shares	206	777	1,374	2,992

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 116% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. For the purposes of this restriction, "small-cap U.S. issuers" have public stock market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2000^® Index, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $30 million and $5.4 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 2000^® capitalization range.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 2000^® Growth Index, which is an index designed to represent an investable universe of small-cap companies with above average price to book ratios and earnings growth expectations. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09     +21.81%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08     –26.48%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Growth Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	8.23%	3.44%	1.37%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	7.98%	3.39%	(0.18%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	5.39%	2.93%	0.66%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	14.54%	3.48%	2.82%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class B Shares	8.67%	3.50%	1.47%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class B Shares Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	14.54%	3.48%	2.82%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class C Shares	12.66%	3.85%	1.66%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class C Shares Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	14.54%	3.48%	2.82%	Jun. 25, 2007
Institutional Shares	14.99%	5.04%	2.83%	Jun. 25, 2007
Institutional Shares Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	14.54%	3.48%	2.82%	Jun. 25, 2007
Class IR Shares	14.79%	4.89%	4.82%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	14.54%	3.48%	3.55%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	14.23%	4.34%	4.28%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	14.54%	3.48%	3.55%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.84% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transactions costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 150% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	150.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap non-U.S. issuers. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return, while maintaining risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the MSCI® Europe, Australasia, Far East ("EAFE®") Small Cap Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested, net of dividend withholding taxes) ("MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap (net) Index"). The MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap (net) Index is designed to measure equity market performance of the small capitalization segments of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund may also invest in the securities of issuers in emerging countries, and fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Emerging Countries Risk. The securities markets of most emerging countries are less liquid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as the securities markets of more developed countries. Foreign Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in these countries. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q2 ‘09            +34.33% Worst Quarter Q3 ‘08            –24.08%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.51%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.30%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	675
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	981
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,310
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,236
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	13.94%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.09%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.42%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.26%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.05%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	308
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	686
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,579
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	208
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	686
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,579
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.71%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.53%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.05%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.26%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.05%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	107
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	379
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	671
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,504
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	20.99%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	12.66%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.11%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.21%)	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.90%	[3]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	92
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	332
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	591
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,333
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(43.68%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	44.57%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	28.30%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(14.14%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	21.09%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	34.33%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(24.08%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	21.09%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.64%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.05%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.72%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.52%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.00%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	9.65%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.13%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.40%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	19.94%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.85%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.79%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	19.94%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.85%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.79%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	19.94%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	10.24%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund | MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	19.94%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(0.85%)
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.79%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Sep. 28, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital, with dividend income as a secondary consideration.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.26%	0.26%	0.26%	0.11%	0.61%	0.25%	0.24%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.26%	0.26%	0.26%	0.11%	0.11%	0.25%	0.24%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.16%	1.91%	1.91%	0.76%	1.26%	0.90%	1.39%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.21%)	(0.20%)	(0.21%)	(0.21%)	(0.21%)	(0.20%)	(0.19%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3]	0.95%	1.71%	1.70%	0.55%	1.05%	0.70%	1.20%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	642	879	1,134	1,864
Class B Shares	674	881	1,213	2,021
Class C Shares	273	580	1,012	2,216
Institutional Shares	56	222	402	923
Service Shares	107	379	671	1,504
Class IR Shares	72	267	479	1,089
Class R Shares	122	421	742	1,652

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	174	581	1,013	2,021
Class C Shares	173	580	1,012	2,216

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 146% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in large-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. These issuers have public stock market capitalizations similar to those of companies constituting the Russell 1000^® Index, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $231 million and $311 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 1000^® capitalization range.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 1000^® Growth Index, which generally consists of companies with above average capitalization and earnings growth expectations and below average dividend yields. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q1 ‘12            +15.33%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –22.14%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	8.58%	(0.42%)	5.05%	2.92%	May 01, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	8.40%	(0.58%)	4.95%	2.64%	May 01, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	5.81%	(0.39%)	4.40%	2.42%	May 01, 1997
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%	7.51%	4.74%	May 01, 1997
Class B Shares	8.98%	(0.45%)	4.98%	2.90%	May 01, 1997
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%	7.51%	4.74%	May 01, 1997
Class C Shares	13.04%	(0.04%)	4.84%	1.48%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%	7.51%	3.73%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	15.33%	1.11%	6.07%	3.70%	May 01, 1997
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%	7.51%	4.74%	May 01, 1997
Service Shares	14.72%	0.60%	5.56%	3.19%	May 01, 1997
Service Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%	7.51%	4.74%	May 01, 1997
Class IR Shares	15.26%	0.95%		0.84%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%		2.99%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	14.63%	0.46%		0.36%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.21%	3.12%		2.99%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.51% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
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Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in companies that are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States. The portfolio management team uses two distinct strategies—a bottom-up stock selection strategy and a top-down country/currency selection strategy—to manage the Fund. The Fund invests in at least three foreign countries and may invest in the securities of issuers in emerging countries. The Fund seeks broad representation of large-cap and mid-cap issuers across major countries and sectors of the international economy, with some exposure to small-cap issuers. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock and country/currency selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return, while maintaining risk, style and capitalization characteristics similar to the MSCI® Europe, Australasia, Far East ("EAFE®") Standard Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested, net of dividend withholding taxes) ("MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index"), adjusted for the Investment Adviser's country views. Additionally, the portfolio management team's views of the relative attractiveness of countries and currencies are considered in allocating the Fund's assets among countries. The MSCI® EAFE (net) Index is designed to measure equity market performance of the large and mid capitalization segments of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
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Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.37%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.09%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.28%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	673
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	952
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,251
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,098
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.36%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.28%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.72%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.32%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.12%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.04%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	707
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	956
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,332
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,254
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	207
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	656
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,132
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,254
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.70%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.31%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.70%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.42%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.12%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.08%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.04%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	307
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	656
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,132
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,445
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	207
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	656
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,132
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,445
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	14.90%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.89%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.57%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.07%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.13%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.13%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.97%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.09%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.88%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	90
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	300
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	528
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,182
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	37.97%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	20.89%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	15.13%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	27.76%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	10.48%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(42.80%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	29.10%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	7.30%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(15.77%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	17.19%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2003
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	17.83%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(20.03%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.19%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.81%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.79%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.23%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.13%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.63%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.47%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.09%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.38%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	140
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	456
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	794
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,750
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.59%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.30%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.26%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.72%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.11%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.07%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.04%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	106
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	346
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	605
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,345
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.03%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.97%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.29%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.84%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.28%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.62%
Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.09%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.53%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	156
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	502
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	873
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,914
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.48%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.39%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(5.71%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	9.71%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.78%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.02%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.75%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	7.34%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.30%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.86%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.91%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%	[5]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class B
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%	[5]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%	[5]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%	[5]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Service
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%	[5]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.05%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(4.05%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Expense Limitation

[5] Calculated from September 1, 1997 to December 31, 2012.

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GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND

Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Management Fees		1.30%	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none
Other Expenses	[1]	0.80%	0.82%	0.64%	0.75%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		2.35%	3.12%	1.94%	2.05%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.62%)	(0.64%)	(0.61%)	(0.57%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.73%	2.48%	1.33%	1.48%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	716	1,187	1,683	3,043
Class C Shares	351	903	1,579	3,385
Institutional Shares	135	550	990	2,215
Class IR Shares	151	588	1,051	2,334

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND Class C Shares	251	903	1,579	3,385

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but will be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 90% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategies

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a portfolio of equity investments that are tied economically to the "N-11 countries," as defined below, or in issuers that participate in the markets of the N-11 countries. The Investment Adviser considers an investment to be tied economically to the N-11 countries if the investment is included in an index representative of one or more N-11 countries, the investment's returns are linked to the performance of such an index, or the investment is exposed to the economic risks and returns of one or more N-11 countries.

An issuer participates in the markets of the N-11 countries if the issuer:

• Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in a N-11 country;

• Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, a N-11 country;

• Derives 50% or more of its total revenue or profit from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more N-11 countries; or

• Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more N-11 countries.

The "N-11 countries" are countries that have been identified by the Goldman Sachs Global Economics, Commodities, and Strategy Research Team as the "Next Eleven" emerging countries after the BRICs (i.e., after Brazil, Russia, India and China) that share the potential to experience high economic growth and be important contributors to global gross domestic product (GDP) in the future.

The N-11 countries are Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey and Vietnam. The Fund will not invest in issuers organized under the laws of Iran, or domiciled in Iran, or in certain other issuers as necessary to comply with U.S. economic sanctions against Iran. Only securities open to foreign ownership by U.S. investors are eligible for investment by the Fund, and in some instances the Fund may be subject to foreign ownership limitations in these countries. The Fund may not be invested in all of the N-11 countries at all times. Under normal circumstances, the Fund maintains investments that are tied economically to and/or issuers that participate in the markets of at least four of the N-11 countries, and will not invest more than 50% of its Net Assets in investments that are tied economically to and/or issuers that participate in the markets of any one country.

The Fund expects to invest primarily in equity securities, including common or ordinary stocks, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), preferred stock, convertible securities, investment companies (including other mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs")), and rights and warrants. The Fund's equity investments may also include equity swaps, equity index swaps, futures, participation notes, options and other derivatives and structured securities, which are used primarily to gain broad access to markets and/or individual securities that may be difficult to access via direct investment in equity securities.

The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline based on industry specific metrics, to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. From a valuation perspective, the Investment Adviser generally looks for companies where its proprietary estimate of their earnings, asset value or cash flow is meaningfully different from consensus; or where the Investment Adviser believes growth in intrinsic value is not reflected in the share price. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to the Fund's other holdings, and how the addition will impact the Fund's sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments may include companies of all capitalization sizes.

The Fund may invest in: (i) developed country investments and other emerging country investments; and (ii) fixed income investments, including non-investment grade fixed income securities.

THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED ("INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

The Fund will invest heavily in issuers located in or that participate in the markets of Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey and Vietnam and therefore will be particularly exposed to the economies, industries, securities and currency markets of these countries, which may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S. The N-11 countries currently generally have smaller economies or less developed capital markets than traditional emerging markets countries, and, as a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in these countries.

Foreign Custody Risk. The Fund may hold foreign securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund's custodian (each a "Foreign Custodian"). Some Foreign Custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over or independent evaluation of their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on the Fund's ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often underdeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q1 ‘12            +11.20%

Worst Quarter
Q2 ‘12             –1.71%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND	1 Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	16.89%	2.21%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	17.03%	2.28%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	11.14%	1.95%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class A Shares MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	30.43%	9.02%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class C Shares	21.76%	4.63%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class C Shares MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	30.43%	9.02%	Feb. 28, 2011
Institutional Shares	24.15%	5.79%	Feb. 28, 2011
Institutional Shares MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	30.43%	9.02%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class IR Shares	23.98%	5.64%	Feb. 28, 2011
Class IR Shares MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	30.43%	9.02%	Feb. 28, 2011

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.13% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.164% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR
Management Fees		1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none
Other Expenses	[1]	0.49%	0.49%	0.49%	0.34%	0.83%	0.48%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none
All Other Expenses		0.49%	0.49%	0.49%	0.34%	0.33%	0.48%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.94%	2.69%	2.69%	1.54%	2.03%	1.68%
Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.18%)	(0.18%)	(0.18%)	(0.18%)	(0.18%)	(0.18%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.76%	2.51%	2.51%	1.36%	1.85%	1.50%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	719	1,109	1,524	2,676
Class B Shares	755	1,120	1,611	2,831
Class C Shares	355	820	1,411	3,013
Institutional Shares	138	467	820	1,814
Service Shares	188	619	1,077	2,344
Class IR Shares	153	512	896	1,972

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	255	820	1,411	2,831
Class C Shares	255	820	1,411	3,013

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 119% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Investment Adviser may consider classifications by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations (and its agencies) or the Fund's benchmark index provider in determining whether a country is emerging or developed. Emerging countries are generally located in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central and South America.

An emerging country issuer is any company that either:

• Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in an emerging country;
• Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, an emerging country;
• Derives 50% or more of its total revenue from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more emerging countries; or
• Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more emerging countries.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund maintains investments in at least six emerging countries, and will not invest more than 35% of its Net Assets in securities of issuers in any one emerging country. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings in the Fund's portfolio relative to the benchmark of the Fund are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund may invest in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; and (ii) equity and fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, of developed country issuers.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

The Fund may invest heavily in issuers located in Brazil, Russia, India and China, and therefore may be particularly exposed to the economies, industries, securities and currency markets of these four countries, which may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S.

Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +36.68%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –29.14%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	10.83%	(3.77%)	13.52%	6.83%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	11.00%	(4.45%)	12.79%	6.20%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	7.39%	(3.33%)	12.06%	5.88%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class A Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	16.36%	8.06%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class B Shares	11.28%	(3.80%)	13.54%	6.95%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class B Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	16.36%	8.06%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class C Shares	15.31%	(3.41%)	13.36%	6.56%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class C Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	16.36%	8.06%	Dec. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	17.71%	(2.28%)	14.68%	7.79%	Dec. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	16.36%	8.06%	Dec. 15, 1997
Service Shares	17.09%	(2.78%)	14.10%	7.12%	Dec. 15, 1997
Service Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%	(0.86%)	16.36%	8.06%	Dec. 15, 1997
Class IR Shares	17.55%			4.94%	Aug. 31, 2010
Class IR Shares MSCI® Emerging Markets (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	18.17%			6.16%	Aug. 31, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.02% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

[3] After Fee Waiver

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.

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Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
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Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.47%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.47%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.72%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.28%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.44%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	689
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,036
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,407
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,447
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	33.87%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	13.05%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	13.52%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	21.85%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	7.19%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(45.72%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	26.94%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	9.96%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(17.39%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	22.20%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2003
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	20.18%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(22.05%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.46%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.30%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.94%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.14%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 01, 1992
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.47%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.47%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.47%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.28%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.19%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	722
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,043
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,490
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,600
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	222
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	743
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,290
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,600
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.30%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.30%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.93%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.55%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.47%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.47%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.47%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.28%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.19%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	322
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	743
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,290
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,785
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	222
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	743
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,290
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,785
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	20.29%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.94%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.79%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.10%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.31%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.31%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.31%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.27%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.04%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	106
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	389
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	692
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,555
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.73%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(4.87%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.99%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 07, 1996
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.32%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.82%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.82%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.28%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.54%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	157
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	545
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	959
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,114
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.15%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.34%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.47%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.17%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Mar. 06, 1996
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
All Other Expenses	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.46%
Service Fees	rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Shareholder Administration Fees	rr_Component3OtherExpensesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.46%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.46%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.27%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.19%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	121
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	435
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	772
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,723
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	22.56%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	7.30%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	15.20%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(6.67%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.57%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.24%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 01, 1992
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.87%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(5.25%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.28%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.25%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 01, 1992
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	6.08%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Dec. 01, 1992
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.05%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 01, 1996
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.09%	[6]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 15, 1997
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.31%	[7]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 07, 1996
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Service Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	(3.68%)
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	8.21%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.21%	[8]
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Mar. 06, 1996
Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund | MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.27%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05
10 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	8.36%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Aug. 31, 2010

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 0.94% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.064% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

[6] Calculated from September 1, 1997 to December 31, 2012.

[7] Calculated from March 1, 1996 to December 31, 2012.

[8] Calculated from April 1, 1996 to December 31, 2012.

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 85% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	85.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategy
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. For the purposes of this restriction, "small-cap U.S. issuers" have public stock market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2000® Index, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $30 million and $5.4 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 2000® capitalization range. The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research. The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 2000® Value Index, which is designed to represent an investable universe of small-cap companies with above average price to book ratios and earnings growth expectations. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks. Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q3 ‘09            +24.33% Worst Quarter Q4 ‘08            –23.95%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.42%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.52%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.27%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.25%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	670
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	979
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,309
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,241
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(31.20%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	22.06%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	29.63%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(2.11%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	11.91%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	24.33%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(23.95%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	5.77%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.41%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.91%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	5.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.42%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.27%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.01%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	704
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	984
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,391
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,396
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	204
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	684
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,396
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	6.03%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.81%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.70%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.42%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.27%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.27%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.00%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	303
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	683
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,584
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	203
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	683
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,191
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	2,584
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	10.06%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.74%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(0.66%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.26%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.11%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.85%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	87
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	327
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	586
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,328
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.36%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.97%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.54%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.41%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.26%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.26%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.00%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	102
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	374
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	667
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,500
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	12.17%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.77%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.60%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.40%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.75%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.25%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.50%	[4]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	152
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	526
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	925
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,042
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.64%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.31%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.15%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	5.41%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	2.23%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(2.99%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	3.80%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.99%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	(1.06%)
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.53%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class B Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.53%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.53%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	0.53%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jun. 25, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Value Fund | Russell 2000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | Class R Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	18.00%
5 Years	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	3.54%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	3.31%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Nov. 30, 2007

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.81% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Feb. 28, 2013
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund—Summary
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	February 28, 2014
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but will be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 90% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	90.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	50,000
Expenses Restated to Reflect Current [Text]	rr_ExpensesRestatedToReflectCurrent	The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation” have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Expense Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	Assuming complete redemption at end of period
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	Assuming no redemption
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Principal Strategies
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a portfolio of equity investments that are tied economically to the "N-11 countries," as defined below, or in issuers that participate in the markets of the N-11 countries. The Investment Adviser considers an investment to be tied economically to the N-11 countries if the investment is included in an index representative of one or more N-11 countries, the investment's returns are linked to the performance of such an index, or the investment is exposed to the economic risks and returns of one or more N-11 countries. An issuer participates in the markets of the N-11 countries if the issuer: Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in a N-11 country; Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, a N-11 country; Derives 50% or more of its total revenue or profit from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more N-11 countries; or Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more N-11 countries. The "N-11 countries" are countries that have been identified by the Goldman Sachs Global Economics, Commodities, and Strategy Research Team as the "Next Eleven" emerging countries after the BRICs (i.e., after Brazil, Russia, India and China) that share the potential to experience high economic growth and be important contributors to global gross domestic product (GDP) in the future. The N-11 countries are Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey and Vietnam. The Fund will not invest in issuers organized under the laws of Iran, or domiciled in Iran, or in certain other issuers as necessary to comply with U.S. economic sanctions against Iran. Only securities open to foreign ownership by U.S. investors are eligible for investment by the Fund, and in some instances the Fund may be subject to foreign ownership limitations in these countries. The Fund may not be invested in all of the N-11 countries at all times. Under normal circumstances, the Fund maintains investments that are tied economically to and/or issuers that participate in the markets of at least four of the N-11 countries, and will not invest more than 50% of its Net Assets in investments that are tied economically to and/or issuers that participate in the markets of any one country. The Fund expects to invest primarily in equity securities, including common or ordinary stocks, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), preferred stock, convertible securities, investment companies (including other mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs")), and rights and warrants. The Fund's equity investments may also include equity swaps, equity index swaps, futures, participation notes, options and other derivatives and structured securities, which are used primarily to gain broad access to markets and/or individual securities that may be difficult to access via direct investment in equity securities. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline based on industry specific metrics, to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams. From a valuation perspective, the Investment Adviser generally looks for companies where its proprietary estimate of their earnings, asset value or cash flow is meaningfully different from consensus; or where the Investment Adviser believes growth in intrinsic value is not reflected in the share price. Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to the Fund's other holdings, and how the addition will impact the Fund's sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments may include companies of all capitalization sizes. The Fund may invest in: (i) developed country investments and other emerging country investments; and (ii) fixed income investments, including non-investment grade fixed income securities. THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED ("INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing. Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced. The Fund will invest heavily in issuers located in or that participate in the markets of Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey and Vietnam and therefore will be particularly exposed to the economies, industries, securities and currency markets of these countries, which may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S. The N-11 countries currently generally have smaller economies or less developed capital markets than traditional emerging markets countries, and, as a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in these countries. Foreign Custody Risk. The Fund may hold foreign securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund's custodian (each a "Foreign Custodian"). Some Foreign Custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over or independent evaluation of their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on the Fund's ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often underdeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries. Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments. Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors. Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund.
Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]	rr_RiskNondiversifiedStatus	Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Best Quarter Q1 ‘12            +11.20% Worst Quarter Q2 ‘12             –1.71%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN For the period ended December 31, 2012
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.80%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.35%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.62%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.73%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	716
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	1,187
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,683
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,043
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.89%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.21%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.82%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	3.12%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.64%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	2.48%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	351
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	903
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,579
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	3,385
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	251
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	903
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,579
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	3,385
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	21.76%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.63%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.75%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	2.05%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.57%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.48%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	151
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	588
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,051
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,334
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	23.98%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.64%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.64%	[2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.94%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.61%)	[3]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	1.33%	[4],[5]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	135
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	550
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	990
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,215
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	24.15%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Mar. 31, 2012
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	11.20%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2012
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(1.71%)
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	24.15%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.79%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | Returns After Taxes on Distributions | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.03%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	2.28%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	11.14%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	1.95%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class A Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	30.43%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class C Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	30.43%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Class IR Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	30.43%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011
GOLDMAN SACHS N-11 EQUITY FUND | MSCI® GDP Weighted Next 11 ex Iran (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses) | Institutional Shares
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 Year	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	30.43%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	9.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 28, 2011

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[2] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.13% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.164% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[5] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)

Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 76 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Management Fees		1.30%	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none
Other Expenses		0.41%	0.41%	0.26%	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.96%	2.71%	1.56%	1.71%
Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.26%)	(0.26%)	(0.26%)	(0.26%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2][3]	1.70%	2.45%	1.30%	1.45%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	713	1,108	1,527	2,691
Class C Shares	348	818	1,413	3,026
Institutional Shares	132	467	825	1,834
Class IR Shares	148	513	904	1,998

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Class C Shares	248	818	1,413	3,026

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 82% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a portfolio of equity investments in Brazil, Russia, India and China ("BRIC countries") or in issuers that participate in the markets of the BRIC countries. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures.

An issuer participates in the markets of the BRIC countries if the issuer:

• Has a class of its securities whose principal securities market is in a BRIC country;

• Is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office in, a BRIC country; or

• Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more BRIC countries.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund maintains investments in at least four emerging countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China. Generally, the Fund may invest in issuers that expose the Fund to the prevailing economic circumstances and factors present in the BRIC countries. The Fund may also invest in other emerging country issuers, in addition to BRIC country issuers.

Allocation of the Fund's investments is determined by the Investment Adviser's assessment of a company's upside potential and downside risk, how attractive it appears relative to other holdings, and how the addition will impact sector and industry weightings. The largest weightings in the Fund's portfolio relative to the benchmark of the Fund are given to companies the Investment Adviser believes have the most upside return potential relative to their contribution to overall portfolio risk. The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund may also invest in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; and (ii) equity and fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, of developed country issuers.

THE FUND IS NON-DIVERSIFIED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED ("INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"), AND MAY INVEST A LARGER PERCENTAGE OF ITS ASSETS IN FEWER ISSUERS THAN DIVERSIFIED MUTUAL FUNDS.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

BRIC Risk. The Fund's investment exposure to the BRIC countries will subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were not made in those countries, to the risks of conditions and events that may be particular to those countries, such as: volatile economic cycles and/or securities markets; adverse exchange rates; social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental events; or natural disasters. The economies, industries, securities and currency markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Liquidity Risk. The Fund may make investments that may be illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more sectors, such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors, the Fund will be subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different sectors.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +44.38%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘08            –34.71%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	9.85%	(7.27%)	4.83%	Jun. 30, 2006
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	9.84%	(7.27%)	4.59%	Jun. 30, 2006
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	6.66%	(6.00%)	4.10%	Jun. 30, 2006
Class A Shares MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	14.50%	(5.35%)	7.12%	Jun. 30, 2006
Class C Shares	14.37%	(6.92%)	4.94%	Jun. 30, 2006
Class C Shares MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	14.50%	(5.35%)	7.12%	Jun. 30, 2006
Institutional Shares	16.79%	(5.84%)	6.16%	Jun. 30, 2006
Institutional Shares MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	14.50%	(5.35%)	7.12%	Jun. 30, 2006
Class IR Shares	16.58%		(0.02%)	Aug. 31, 2010
Class IR Shares MSCI® BRIC (Net, Unhedged, USD) Index (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	14.50%		0.50%	Aug. 31, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management fee rate of 1.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

[2] After Fee Waiver

[3] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 51 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.66%	0.83%	0.84%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses		0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.97%	2.72%	2.72%	1.53%	1.70%	2.21%
Expense Limitation	[3]	(0.50%)	(0.50%)	(0.50%)	(0.46%)	(0.48%)	(0.49%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2][4]	1.47%	2.22%	2.22%	1.07%	1.22%	1.72%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	692	1,090	1,512	2,685
Class B Shares	725	1,098	1,597	2,837
Class C Shares	325	798	1,397	3,018
Institutional Shares	109	439	792	1,788
Class IR Shares	125	490	880	1,972
Class R Shares	175	645	1,142	2,509

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	225	798	1,397	2,837
Class C Shares	225	798	1,397	3,018

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 119% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in companies that are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States. Such equity investments may include exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Fund intends to invest in companies with public stock market capitalizations that are larger than $500 million at the time of investment, and in at least three foreign countries.

The Fund expects to invest a substantial portion of its assets in the securities of issuers located in the developed countries of Western Europe and in Japan, but may also invest in securities of issuers located in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in emerging countries. From time to time, the Fund's investments in a particular developed country may exceed 25% of its investment portfolio. The Fund is "strategic" in that it provides investors with access to the long term investment opportunity of the international markets.

The Fund's investments are selected using a strong valuation discipline to purchase what the Investment Adviser believes are well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent the Fund also invests in issuers located in emerging countries, these risks may be more pronounced.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +20.71%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘08            –22.26%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Strategic International Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	13.79%	(6.20%)	(4.76%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	13.70%	(6.40%)	(5.98%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	9.54%	(5.09%)	(3.74%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class A Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	(3.15%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class B Shares	14.48%	(6.23%)	(4.69%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class B Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	(3.15%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class C Shares	18.56%	(5.84%)	(4.50%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class C Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	(3.15%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Institutional Shares	20.93%	(4.78%)	(3.42%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Institutional Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	(3.15%)	Jun. 25, 2007
Class IR Shares	20.72%	(4.83%)	(5.16%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	(4.05%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	20.15%	(5.38%)	(5.71%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares MSCI® EAFE® (net) Index (unhedged) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	17.27%	(3.68%)	(4.05%)	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" do not correlate to the ratios of net and total expenses to average net assets provided in the Financial Highlights, which reflect the operating expenses of the Fund and do not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

[3] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.164% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[4] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.36%	0.37%	0.36%	0.21%	0.71%	0.36%	0.36%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.36%	0.37%	0.36%	0.21%	0.21%	0.36%	0.36%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.46%	2.22%	2.21%	1.06%	1.56%	1.21%	1.71%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.20%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)	(0.20%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3][4]	1.26%	2.02%	2.01%	0.86%	1.36%	1.01%	1.51%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	672	969	1,287	2,187
Class B Shares	705	975	1,372	2,347
Class C Shares	304	673	1,168	2,531
Institutional Shares	88	318	567	1,279
Service Shares	139	474	832	1,842
Class IR Shares	103	365	647	1,451
Class R Shares	154	520	911	2,006

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	205	675	1,172	2,347
Class C Shares	204	673	1,168	2,531

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 125% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. These issuers will have public stock market capitalizations similar to that of the range of the market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of investment, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $30 million and $5.4 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 2000^® capitalization range.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 2000^® Index, which is an index designed to represent an investable universe of small-cap companies. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q3 ‘09            +21.27%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –25.66%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	6.41%	2.48%	6.88%	4.74%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	6.38%	2.39%	6.21%	4.05%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	4.20%	2.10%	5.84%	3.88%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class A Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%	9.71%	6.18%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class B Shares	6.70%	2.51%	6.81%	4.71%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class B Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%	9.71%	6.18%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares	10.68%	2.87%	6.68%	4.36%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%	9.71%	6.18%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	13.01%	4.05%	7.90%	5.54%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%	9.71%	6.18%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares	12.38%	3.53%	7.35%	5.02%	Aug. 15, 1997
Service Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%	9.71%	6.18%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class IR Shares	12.83%	3.90%		3.79%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%		3.48%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	12.26%	3.41%		3.31%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.30%	3.55%		3.48%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.82% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

[4] The Fund's "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation" have been restated to reflect the fee waiver and expense limitation currently in effect.

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Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%	0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses	[1]	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.15%	0.65%	0.30%	0.29%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.15%	0.15%	0.30%	0.29%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.20%	1.95%	1.95%	0.80%	1.30%	0.95%	1.44%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[2]	(0.25%)	(0.24%)	(0.25%)	(0.25%)	(0.25%)	(0.25%)	(0.24%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[3]	0.95%	1.71%	1.70%	0.55%	1.05%	0.70%	1.20%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	642	887	1,151	1,904
Class B Shares	674	889	1,230	2,061
Class C Shares	273	588	1,029	2,255
Institutional Shares	56	230	420	967
Service Shares	107	387	689	1,546
Class IR Shares	72	278	501	1,144
Class R Shares	122	432	764	1,704

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	174	589	1,030	2,061
Class C Shares	173	588	1,029	2,255

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 121% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in U.S. issuers, including foreign companies that are traded in the United States.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the S&P 500^® Index, which is an index of large-cap stocks designed to reflect a broad representation of the U.S. economy. As of February 1, 2013, the market capitalization range for the S&P 500^® Index was between $1.9 billion and $426 billion. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the S&P 500 capitalization range.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are limited to securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

The bar chart (including “Best Quarter” and “Worst Quarter” information) does not reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)

Best Quarter
Q3 ‘09            +14.38%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –21.18%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured U.S. Equity Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	7.55%	(0.93%)	5.37%	6.95%	May 24, 1991
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	7.31%	(1.18%)	4.97%	5.85%	May 24, 1991
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	5.22%	(0.83%)	4.68%	5.67%	May 24, 1991
Class A Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%	7.10%	8.56%	May 24, 1991
Class B Shares	8.00%	(0.94%)	5.31%	5.22%	May 01, 1996
Class B Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%	7.10%	6.72%	May 01, 1996
Class C Shares	11.98%	(0.53%)	5.19%	2.94%	Aug. 15, 1997
Class C Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%	7.10%	4.73%	Aug. 15, 1997
Institutional Shares	14.29%	0.59%	6.38%	7.08%	Jun. 15, 1995
Institutional Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%	7.10%	7.70%	Jun. 15, 1995
Service Shares	13.70%	0.10%	5.87%	5.36%	Jun. 07, 1996
Service Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%	7.10%	6.55%	Jun. 07, 1996
Class IR Shares	14.09%	0.45%		0.18%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%		1.49%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	13.49%	(0.04%)		(0.30%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	15.96%	1.66%		1.49%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The differences in the "Other Expenses" ratios across the share classes are the result of, among other things, contractual differences in transfer agency fees and the effect of mathematical rounding on the daily accrual of certain expenses, particularly in respect of small share classes.

[2] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.51% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[3] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 52 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	1.00%	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund		Class A	Class C	Institutional	Class IR
Management Fees		0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	none	none
Other Expenses		0.41%	0.41%	0.26%	0.41%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.41%	0.41%	0.26%	0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.51%	2.26%	1.11%	1.26%
Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.21%)	(0.21%)	(0.21%)	(0.21%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	1.30%	2.05%	0.90%	1.05%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class C, Institutional and/or Class IR Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangement for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	675	981	1,310	2,236
Class C Shares	308	686	1,191	2,579
Institutional Shares	92	332	591	1,333
Class IR Shares	107	379	671	1,504

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund Class C Shares	208	686	1,191	2,579

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transactions costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 150% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a broadly diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap non-U.S. issuers.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return, while maintaining risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the MSCI^® Europe, Australasia, Far East ("EAFE^®") Small Cap Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested, net of dividend withholding taxes) ("MSCI^® EAFE^® Small Cap (net) Index"). The MSCI^® EAFE^® Small Cap (net) Index is designed to measure equity market performance of the small capitalization segments of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The Fund seeks to maximize its expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark.

The Fund may also invest in the securities of issuers in emerging countries, and fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Emerging Countries Risk. The securities markets of most emerging countries are less liquid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as the securities markets of more developed countries.

Foreign Risk. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in these countries. Loss may also result from the imposition of exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk. Investments in mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies. These securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face greater business risks.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q2 ‘09            +34.33%

Worst Quarter
Q3 ‘08            –24.08%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund	1 Year	5 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	13.94%	0.09%	(1.42%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	12.72%	(0.52%)	(2.00%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	9.65%	(0.13%)	(1.40%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Class A Shares MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	19.94%	(0.85%)	(1.79%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Class C Shares	18.71%	0.53%	(1.05%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Class C Shares MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	19.94%	(0.85%)	(1.79%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Institutional Shares	21.09%	1.64%	0.05%	Sep. 28, 2007
Institutional Shares MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	19.94%	(0.85%)	(1.79%)	Sep. 28, 2007
Class IR Shares	20.99%		12.66%	Aug. 31, 2010
Class IR Shares MSCI® EAFE® Small Cap Index (net of withholding taxes) (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	19.94%		10.24%	Aug. 31, 2010

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional and Class IR Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.014% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Expense Limitation

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Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund

Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—Summary

Investment Objective

The Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of Class A Shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Goldman Sachs Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares” beginning on page 78 of this Prospectus and “Other Information Regarding Maximum Sales Charge, Purchases, Redemptions, Exchanges and Dividends” beginning on page B-107 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50%	none	none	none	none	none	none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds)	[1]	none	5.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	none

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund		Class A	Class B	Class C	Institutional	Service	Class IR	Class R
Management Fees		0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25%	1.00%	1.00%	none	none	none	0.50%
Other Expenses		0.26%	0.26%	0.26%	0.11%	0.61%	0.26%	0.26%
Service Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
Shareholder Administration Fees		none	none	none	none	0.25%	none	none
All Other Expenses		0.26%	0.26%	0.26%	0.11%	0.11%	0.26%	0.26%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		1.11%	1.86%	1.86%	0.71%	1.21%	0.86%	1.36%
Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation	[1]	(0.16%)	(0.16%)	(0.16%)	(0.16%)	(0.16%)	(0.16%)	(0.16%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	[2]	0.95%	1.70%	1.70%	0.55%	1.05%	0.70%	1.20%

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

This Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and/or Class R Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Assuming complete redemption at end of period

Expense Example Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Shares	642	868	1,113	1,814
Class B Shares	673	869	1,191	1,970
Class C Shares	273	569	991	2,167
Institutional Shares	56	211	379	867
Service Shares	107	368	650	1,452
Class IR Shares	72	258	461	1,046
Class R Shares	122	415	729	1,621

Assuming no redemption

Expense Example, No Redemption Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
Class B Shares	173	569	991	1,970
Class C Shares	173	569	991	2,167

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was 135% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Strategy

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at time of purchase) ("Net Assets") in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in large cap U.S. issuers, including foreign issuers that are traded in the United States. These issuers have public stock market capitalizations similar to those of companies constituting the Russell 1000® Index at the time of investment, which as of February 1, 2013 was between $231 million and $311 billion. However, the Fund may invest in securities outside the Russell 1000® capitalization range.

The Fund uses a "structured" quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally-based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund's investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including, among others, Valuation, Quality, and Momentum. The Valuation theme attempts to capture potential mispricings of securities, typically by comparing a measure of the company's intrinsic value to its market value. The Quality theme assesses both firm and management quality. The Momentum theme seeks to predict drifts in stock prices caused by delayed investor reaction to company-specific information and information about related companies. The Investment Adviser may, in its discretion, make changes to its quantitative techniques, or use other quantitative techniques that are based on the Investment Adviser's proprietary research.

The Fund maintains risk, style, and capitalization characteristics similar to the Russell 1000® Value Index, which generally consists of companies with above average capitalizations, low earnings growth expectations and above average dividend yields. The Fund seeks to maximize expected return while maintaining these and other characteristics similar to the benchmark.

The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities that are considered to be cash equivalents.

Principal Risks of the Fund

Loss of money is a risk of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or any government agency. The Fund should not be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investment in the Fund involves substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.

Investment Style Risk. Different investment styles (e.g., "growth", "value" or "quantitative") tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions and investor sentiment. The Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles.

Management Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results. The Investment Adviser attempts to execute a complex strategy for the Fund using proprietary quantitative models. Investments selected using these models may perform differently than expected as a result of the factors used in the models, the weight placed on each factor, changes from the factors' historical trends, and technical issues in the construction and implementation of the models (including, for example, data problems and/or software issues). There is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser's use of these quantitative models will result in effective investment decisions for the Fund. Additionally, commonality of holdings across quantitative money managers may amplify losses.

Market Risk. The value of the instruments in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets.

Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders.

Stock Risk. Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future.

Performance

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual total returns of the Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.goldmansachsfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the back cover of this Prospectus.

Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown.

TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (INSTITUTIONAL)

Best Quarter
Q3 ‘09            +16.92%

Worst Quarter
Q4 ‘08            –22.03%

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
For the period ended December 31, 2012

Average Annual Total Returns Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund	1 Year	5 Years	10 Years	Since Inception	Inception Date
Class A Shares	8.83%	(1.85%)	5.35%	2.84%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions	8.55%	(2.12%)	4.93%	2.42%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class A Shares Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	6.09%	(1.62%)	4.63%	2.34%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class A Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%	7.37%	4.56%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class B Shares	9.31%	(1.87%)	5.30%	2.82%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class B Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%	7.37%	4.56%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class C Shares	13.28%	(1.48%)	5.16%	2.49%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class C Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%	7.37%	4.56%	Dec. 31, 1998
Institutional Shares	15.58%	(0.33%)	6.38%	3.67%	Dec. 31, 1998
Institutional Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%	7.37%	4.56%	Dec. 31, 1998
Service Shares	15.03%	(0.83%)	5.85%	3.16%	Dec. 31, 1998
Service Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%	7.37%	4.56%	Dec. 31, 1998
Class IR Shares	15.44%	(0.48%)		(0.84%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class IR Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%		0.39%	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares	14.88%	(0.96%)		(1.32%)	Nov. 30, 2007
Class R Shares Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	17.46%	0.59%		0.39%	Nov. 30, 2007

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class B, Class C, Institutional, Service and Class IR Shares, and returns for Class R Shares (which are offered exclusively to retirement plans), will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on any Class B Shares redeemed within six years of purchase, declining from a rate of 5% in the first year to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

[1] The Investment Adviser has agreed to (i) waive a portion of its management fees in order to achieve an effective net management rate of 0.51% as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund, and (ii) reduce or limit "Other Expenses" (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, shareholder administration fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting and other extraordinary expenses) to 0.004% of the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least February 28, 2014, and prior to such date the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Fund's "Other Expenses" may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

[2] After Fee Waiver and Expense Limitation