Your journey to UAL
Welcome to UAL!
Use this online guide to get useful information throughout your UAL journey. There is a lot to learn when starting at University; regardless of your background, age, or if you've studied at a University before. You may even find this information useful if you're already a UAL student returning for another year.
You can find all essential information in the following guide, from how to enrol on your course and what you need to do before arriving, to some of the amazing resources and support you can access at UAL.
Make sure you get started on our student checklist and start checking off the essential things you'll need to know when joining us.
We hope this information is helpful and we look forward to continuing your creative journey with us!
Your study offer
Congratulations once again on your offer to study with us. Here's what to do next now you've got an offer:
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Student in the animation studio, 2023 Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Bruce Basudde
Respond to your offer
Accept your study offer and meet any conditions we've given you
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Laura Manrique Martinez, Eeva Erkinjuntti and Lu Hua Zhang working together in the Studio, 2015 London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: UAL
Take an English language test
If we've asked you to prove your language ability, take a test and let us know your results
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Map with string at group at Visible Justice Exhibition, 2019 UAL | Photograph: UAL
Apply for a visa
If you need a visa, you can start your visa application after you've received a CAS number from us
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Babett Kürschner, 2021 BA Public Relations, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Plan your accommodation
Check out Accommodation Services if you need to apply for UAL Halls or need advice on private renting
Enrolling and arriving
Once you've accepted your offer, find out what you need to know to plan your arrival at UAL. We suggest you read the following information a couple of months before your course starts.
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Charlie Bartlett, 2019 BA Production Arts for Screen, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Enrol
Find out how and when to enrol as a new or returning student
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UAL LGBTQ+ workshop, 2023 London College of Communication, UAL | Photography: Yana Kasa
Arrival essentials
What you need to do and think about before arriving
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Stella Adamidou, 2017 BA Culture, Criticism and Curation, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: UAL
Coming to the UK
Joining us from another country? Find all the info you need
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Flower shop and cafe in London, 2015 | Photograph: Joanna Mansfield
Life in London
Tips and guides for the big city!
Welcoming you to UAL
Once you've arrived in London, there is so much to start exploring at UAL. Here you can find all the information about what your life at UAL will be like and the support you can get. We recommend reading these sections a couple of weeks before your course starts.
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Neven Rae Thomas-Glendinning, 2021 BA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Neven Rae Thomas-Glendinning
Explore UAL
Find out who we are and what we value
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Danny Rui Hua Mo, 2021 MA Graphic and Media Design, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Danny Rui Hua Mo
Get connected
Stay in the know and get your IT sorted
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Textiles and knitted garments installation by Priscilla Luong, 2019 BA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Join the community
Start meeting people and attend events
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Students in workshop, 2027 Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: UAL
Get support
We're here for you if you need us
Learn more about where you're studying
Find out more information about starting your studies:
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Jiaxing Li, 2023 MA Fine Art: Drawing, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Kristy Noble
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DOO ITO / GÜNRUN', Maissane Zinai, 2022 BA Fashion: Fashion Design Womenswear Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Maissane Zinai
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2023 BA Product and Furniture Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Kristy Noble
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Shall We Talk', Ming Zhu, 2023 MA Commercial Photography, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Ming Zhu
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CHENGJIE DAI, 2022 MA Fashion Design Technology (Menswear), London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: CHENGJIE DAI
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Lucie Iredale, 2023 MA Theatre and Performance Design, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Orlando Myxx
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Digital tools and lights, 2019, Creative Computing Institute, UAL | Photograph: Unknown