About UAL
University of the Arts London offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2024 QS World University Rankings®.
The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.
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Courses
Browse all courses at UAL. We offer pre-degree, undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses.
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Colleges and Institutes
Learn more about our Colleges and Institutes.
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Strategy and governance
Find out how we're bringing creativity to the world with our 10-year strategy.
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Working at UAL
Find job opportunities at UAL
Everyone's identity matters
UAL is home to a diverse body of 21,092 students from 130 countries. We are proud of our international student and staff community and we are committed to ensuring that the University offers an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.
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Anti-racism strategy
We are working together to make UAL an anti-racist University. Learn more about our plans and objectives.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Learn how UAL creates and supports staff and student diversity. Find groups and forums you can be involved with.
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Ethnic Representation Index
See how we're reviewing the progress made by universities in England to become anti-racist institutions.
How we spend our money
UAL reinvests all of its money to support students with funds put into building development, facilities and course progression. Find out more about how we spend our money and what happens to any surplus.
UAL stories
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Professor Karen Stanton assumes role of Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of UAL
Prior to joining UAL, Professor Stanton was Interim Vice Chancellor at Bishop Grosseteste University, having previously served as Vice-Chancellor at York St John and Solent Universities.
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University of the Arts London rises to 13th place in Guardian University Guide
University of the Arts London (UAL) has continued its upward trend in the Guardian University Guide ranking – now ranking at 13th place out of 122 institutions for 2025. In five years, UAL has progressed 32 places in the league.
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University of the Arts London secures Research England Development funding for Innovative Spinout Pilot Supporting Creative and Social Ventures
University of the Arts London is proud to announce that it has been awarded £415,980 in funding from the Research England Development (RED) fund’s Connecting Capability Fund (CCF), as the lead institution of a new consortium. This funding
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Transforming Collections: Art UK partner with UAL to platform underrepresented artists
University of the Arts London (UAL) has partnered with Art UK to spotlight the work of artists who have been historically underrepresented in UK collections. This groundbreaking collaboration has led to the addition of 10 new artists being featured