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University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London comprises six of the world’s most prominent Colleges for the study of art, design, fashion, communications and performing arts:
Camberwell College of Arts
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Chelsea College of Art and Design
London College of Communication
London College of Fashion
Wimbledon College of Art

It is a diverse and creative community of 24,000 full and part-time students from more than 100 countries. For over a century, the University has inspired students and staff to challenge convention, generate ideas and nurture exceptional talent.

The University offers many opportunities for learning and enquiry for people at all stages of their creative development. The open and welcoming environments of the six Colleges enable students and staff to interact and collaborate on a personal level. This supportive network helps students to develop their ideas and projects with increasing confidence.

Students have access to prominent alumni, professional practitioners, artists and guests through special lectures, master classes, industry projects and events. They are encouraged to take advantage of the extraordinary resources that are available to them. Our many thousands of international alumni also demonstrate the global impact of a University of the Arts London degree. Graduates from the University work in prominent positions throughout the world, inspiring and leading the creative industries.

The University offers a broad range of courses from further education through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. Professional diplomas, certificates and short courses are also available in a wide variety of subjects.

The University’s 20,000 alumni occupy positions of importance and influence in almost every area of the creative industries worldwide. Alumni have won the Turner Prize, Oscars, Jerwood Prizes and Designer of the Year awards, among many other accolades, and are the creators of iconic designs, great works of art, couture fashion, stimulating theatre and film, cutting-edge publishing and hard-hitting journalism.

The University’s Honorary Fellows and Doctors include some of the most influential figures in the creative world, such as Giorgio Armani (fashion designer), Jonathan Ive (designer of the Apple iMac, iPod and iPhone), Celia Birtwell (textile designer), Ken Loach (director) and Mario Testino (fashion photographer). Honourees provide inspiration for students and staff not only by their achievements but also by taking up mentoring and teaching opportunities.

Fast Facts

• Established in 1986, The London Institute was formed of the following colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Fashion and London College of Printing.
• The London Institute was granted degree awarding powers in 1993 and on 11 May 2004 was inaugurated as University of the Arts London. Wimbledon College of Art joined the University in August 2006.
• The University is spread across Central London with 17 College sites situated throughout the Capital and currently has 12 Halls of Residences.
• The Archive of acclaimed film maker Stanley Kubrick arrived at the University in March 2007. Comprising over 1000 boxes, including scripts, props, costumes, photography, correspondence, equipment and research, the Archive is housed at the University Archives and Special Collections Centre.
• In January 2008, University of the Arts London was the third UK university to secure Further Education awarding powers.  The awarding powers will see the development of new courses that take account of the changing profile of Further Education students and their educational needs. The new courses will bridge the gap between further, and higher education and create a more integrated education pathway.
• In July 2008, world renowned artist Anish Kapoor CBE officially opened London’s gallery without walls, at the Parade Ground at Chelsea College of Art and Design.
• The University has won the prestigious Queens Anniversary for Higher and Further Education in 1996, 1998 and 2008.
  

Life in London

London is the largest city in the European Union and one of the world’s leading centres for business, finance and culture and a major tourist destination for both domestic and overseas visitors.  It has a population of over 7.5 million and over 300 languages are spoken in the city. 

There are over 240 museums throughout the city including the British Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum and the Design Museum.

Although it is the largest urban area in the UK, London is well endowed with open spaces. These include 5 Royal Parks and a number of small garden squares in Central London. There are a further 3 Royal Parks in the Greater London area and numerous other parks and open spaces such as Battersea Park, Alexandra Park, Hampstead Heath, Clapham Common, Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens to name a few. With 5 major airports and the Channel Tunnel, London is a major international transport hub.

English weather is unpredictable. December to February are the coldest months when it can snow and the temperature can drop to -3°C. The warmest months are between June and August with the average temperatures between 20° - 25°C.