University of the Arts London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1510 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #568 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #100 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #80 of 131 | In England |
| #21 of 35 | In London |
| #76 of 1,101 | For Photography |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.arts.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 80%*
* The University of the Arts London is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Portfolio and Interview |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - October; June-July) |
Research profile
University of the Arts London has published 2,694 scientific papers with 25,923 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Art & Design, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, History, and Engineering.
University of the Arts London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 | 20 |
| 2005 | 30 | 43 |
| 2006 | 28 | 59 |
| 2007 | 55 | 93 |
| 2008 | 56 | 158 |
| 2009 | 85 | 239 |
| 2010 | 67 | 294 |
| 2011 | 72 | 346 |
| 2012 | 59 | 430 |
| 2013 | 78 | 556 |
| 2014 | 120 | 623 |
| 2015 | 135 | 724 |
| 2016 | 154 | 845 |
| 2017 | 164 | 1093 |
| 2018 | 158 | 1238 |
| 2019 | 211 | 1663 |
| 2020 | 162 | 2240 |
| 2021 | 175 | 2694 |
| 2022 | 248 | 2805 |
| 2023 | 225 | 3461 |
| 2024 | 216 | 3442 |
| 2025 | 200 | 3242 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Arts London gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | UK/EU Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £9,250 per year | £22,900 per year |
| Postgraduate | £9,750 - £12,500 per year | £22,900 - £28,400 per year |
| Research Degrees | £4,330 - £5,330 per year | £17,900 - £22,400 per year |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Arts London.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master of Philosophy | Architecture, Cinema and Television, Design, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Architecture, Cinema and Television, Design, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre |
University of the Arts London alumni
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Bonnie Wright
- Occupations
- directorfilm actorchild actorvoice actorfilm director
- Biography
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Bonnie Francesca Wright is an English actress, filmmaker, and environmental activist. She is best known for her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.
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Florence Welch
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsinger-songwriterdrummercomposer
- Biography
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Florence Leontine Mary Welch is an English singer and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine. The band's debut studio album, Lungs (2009), topped the UK Albums Chart and won the Brit Award for Best British Album. Their next five albums also achieved chart success. In 2018, Welch released a book titled Useless Magic, a collection of lyrics and poems written by her, along with illustrations.
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Sean Lock
- Occupations
- television presenterfilm producercomediantelevision actoractor
- Biography
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Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian. In 2000, Lock won the British Comedy Award, in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award. He was a team captain on the Channel 4 comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats from 2005 to 2015, and on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown from 2012 until his death in 2021.
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Katie Leung
- Occupations
- film actoractorstage actor
- Biography
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Katie Leung is a Scottish actress. She began her career playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series. On television, she is known for her roles in the BBC series One Child (2014) and Annika (2021–2023), the ITV series Strangers (2018), and the Amazon Prime series The Peripheral (2022). She also voiced Caitlyn Kiramman in the Netflix animated series Arcane (2021–2024).
University of the Arts London faculties and divisions
| College : Art | Acting, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Printing and Printmaking, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Sculpture, Video |
|---|---|
| College : Art and Design | Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Handicrafts, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design |
| College : Arts | Design, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Heritage Preservation, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Design |
| College : Central Saint Martins | Ceramic Art, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Jewellery Art, Performing Arts, Textile Design, Theatre |
| College : Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Design, Documentation Techniques, Film, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, Multimedia, Museum Management, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Public Relations, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Textile Design, Video |
| College : Fashion | Business Administration, Clothing and Sewing, Communication Studies, Cosmetology, Fashion Design, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Photography, Textile Design |
General information
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Motto | A Creative Constellation |
Location and contacts
| Address | 272 High Holborn London, WC1V 7EY United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,800,000 |