University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings®, for the fourth year in a row. It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries.

Location:
London, UK

Acceptance Rate: 26%

GPA: 3+
IELTS: 6+
SAT: 1060+(being considered); 1230+(above average)

About UAL:

UAL is University of the Arts London, a University comprised of 6 distinct Colleges. Each College has a rich history dating back to the 19th or early 20th century, and each has earned a global reputation for supporting students to produce work of outstanding quality. Our colleges are: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.

Beyond discovering who we are, it's important to understand that there are some significant differences between the US and UK education. Read on to gain more insight and explanation of our Colleges, subject areas and study levels, as well as what's important for you to consider as an applicant from the US.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is comprised of 6 Colleges, each with their own unique identity and heritage. Together they make up University of the Arts London. As a student you'll choose to apply to one or more of the 6 Colleges based on the course(s) you select.

Our Colleges are located at different sites across London. As a student at UAL you will have a home base at your College but be able to access other College sites to use certain facilities, such as libraries and learning zones to meet other students.

At UAL we specialize in the creative arts and as a University we offer over 200 courses across pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate level – taught across our 6 Colleges. To make it a little easier to navigate these courses, we've grouped them into 19 subject areas.

Our subject areas are intended to help you self-select in terms of the area you'd like to study within.