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University of the Arts London
The University of Arts London specialises in arts, design, performing arts and fashion. It is comprised of six colleges and was established in 2003, but has roots dating back to 1850 when seven art schools were formed that later merged and evolved into the University of Arts London. It attracts over 18,000 students each year.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of the Arts London.
Rankings
The University of Arts London holds the second place ranking for the top universities in the world for art and design.
Employability
The University of Arts London offers key contacts to help students with employability as well as programmes run for students and a Creative Attributes Framework to develop employable behaviours and experiences.
Fees
Fees for home and EU students remain at £9250 and international fees are £25970 for students starting in 2023. Full lists can be found here.
Bursaries
The University of Arts London offers Scholarships for both undergraduates and postgraduates like the UK undergraduate bursary of £1000 to the Yat Malmgren Bursary of £4000. A comprehensive list can be found here.
Accommodation
Halls of residence are made available to students who have been offered a place. Students must pick their five top halls and international/disabled/under 18 students will be given priority. For a full range of private accommodation options check out AFS.
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Students' Union
The Students’ Union offers a wiide range of societies and 16 sports clubs as well as Made In Arts London which allows students to showcase their work commercially.
Famous for
With roots dating to 1850, there are several alumni from the University of Arts London including army officer John Hackett and stage designer Richard Hudson.
News
UAL Creative Computing Institute (CCI) has collaborated with Google to launch a new online course in machine learning for web development, using Google’s TensorFlow.js open source machine learning library.
AFS says
"Don’t worry, London students; London is far better than the terrible clubs you visited during Fresher’s Week. Away from the Tiger Tigers and Zoos there is a whole world of fantastic nightlife and student pubs in London".
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