University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe's largest specialist art and design university. UAL draws together six renowned Colleges, each with a long established, global reputation for producing outstanding work:
• Camberwell College of Arts: An inspiring and challenging art school environment in which to develop your skills, experience and networks.
• Central Saint Martins: A world-leading centre for arts and design education.
• Chelsea College of Arts: A celebration of the British art school tradition – a warm, expansive, artist-centred community.
• London College of Communication: A pioneering world-leader in design and media education.
• London College of Fashion: A specialist global fashion education provider.
• Wimbledon College of Arts: Provides world class teaching in technical arts for theatre, film, and television.
UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the University has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including:
• More than half of all Turner Prize nominees
• Over two thirds of the designers named British Designer of the Year
• 55 of the Catlin Guide’s most promising graduate artists
• 8 Oscar winners, 14 BAFTA winners and 2 Palme D’Or winners.
Ranked in the top 2 universities in the world for Art and Design,* UAL offers over 100 courses at pre-degree and undergraduate level in art, design, screen, communication, fashion, media and performing arts.
The University’s courses are delivered by inspiring and supportive teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists. With a UAL qualification, you could follow the path of many of the University’s alumni to become a world leader in your field.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject ® 2021
| | # Beds | Lowest | Highest |
| Co-ed: | 3,196 beds | Lowest: $7,500 | Highest: $22,000 |
Accommodation Services is available to all UAL students looking for a place to live. There are 12 halls available across the difference campuses with a total of 3,196 beds.
Most rooms have a private bathroom and residents share a kitchen. Some are 'room only', where students share the bathroom and kitchen, and there are also self-contained studios. All rooms include a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe, and all halls have CCTV, secure entry and staff available 24 hours a day.
For more information about pricing and styles of rooms, check out UAL's halls of residence pricing and availability page.
UAL’s Careers and Employability team will equip you with the skills to develop your practice, business and employment prospects.
Services and activities include a range of business advice workshops, talks and networking events, work opportunities and a dedicated website with valuable information and resources. Careers and Employability also manages UAL’s in-house temping agency and an online jobs board.
UAL's Students' Union offers access a range of sports clubs from football and rugby to contemporary dance and snow sports. A full list of sports clubs, both competitive and non-competitive, can be found on the Students' Union website.
Student societies provide opportunities for you to meet like-minded people, explore your interests, and develop your creative practice. There is something for everyone at Arts SU - from curation and culture to advocacy and wellbeing.
A full list of UAL clubs, societies and creative communities can be found on the Students' Union website.
Student Services at UAL includes the Student Advice Service, the Disability Service, counselling, health advice, and a chaplaincy service. More information on Student Services can be found on the UAL website.
Interested in studying at UAL? Join us at an online Open Day this term to see what life at UAL is like. Find out about our courses, our facilities, gain application advice and speak to current students.