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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MA Interior and Spatial Design, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL |Courses
Browse all courses at UAL. We offer pre-degree, undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses.
Interview with Teshome Samuel image by Alys Tomlinson Colleges and Institutes
Learn more about our Colleges and Institutes.
Kate Petersons, 2023 BA Design for Branded Spaces, London College of Communication, UAL Strategy and governance
Find out how we're bringing creativity to the world with our 10-year strategy.
Mei Zhang (Study Abroad Student), Natalie Gibson (Tutor) and Rita Kumari (Specialist Print and Dye Technician and Associate Lecturer), 2013, Study Abroad, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson Working at UAL
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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.
Petra Raissa Nogueira, '[Black is] light', 2021, BA Fashion Design and Development, London College of Fashion,UAL. Anti-racism strategy
We are working together to make UAL an anti-racist University. Learn more about our plans and objectives.
Angelica Ellis, 2021 BA Fashion Print, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photographer: Maria Maleh Equality, diversity and inclusion
Learn how UAL creates and supports staff and student diversity. Find groups and forums you can be involved with.
Collection of fabric samples at London College of Fashion | Photograph: Ana Blumenkron 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
Textile design drawing workshop at Triangle Space, Chelsea College of Arts. 2023. Photograph by Alys Tomlinson. 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.
Render of London Design Festival 2024 VERT Installation | Diez UAL at London Design Festival 2024
Talent from across UAL takes part in this year's London Design Festival.
Gracie Dahl, 2021. BA Illustration, Camberwell College of Arts. University of the Arts London, UAL. Animating Minds: AI and the age-appropriate impact of children’s media
University of the Arts London’s (UAL) Creative Computing Institute (CCI) has been awarded a prestigious £1.16 million UKRI Cross Research Council grant to to build an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict the
Lime Grove | UAL University of the Arts London opens new School of Pre-Degree Studies in Shepherds Bush, West London
University of the Arts London (UAL) will open its new pre-degree school in September at the historic Lime Grove campus in the heart of Shepherds Bush, West London, marking a significant investment in the future of creative education.