Study Abroad

Study abroad at UAL from 3 weeks to an academic year. Study abroad is for those studying overseas who would like to experience all that UAL has to offer. If your home institution allows, transfer credit back.

Study Abroad Summer Fashion Show, image by Jieying Shao

Study abroad on our degree programmes

Study alongside local degree-seeking students for 1, 2, or 3 terms and immerse yourself into UK student life.
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UAL Study Abroad Semester

Bespoke 13-week semester programmes designed especially for incoming study abroad students at CSM, LCC or LCF.
Summer Study Abroad

Study from 3 to 8 weeks on one of our summer programmes.
Creative Industries London Walking Tour 2022 | Image credit: Jieying Shao

Creative Industries London: Study Abroad optional module

Add on the Creative Industries London 3 week optional module. Fits with J-Term and Maymester.

Read the UAL Study Abroad 2024/2025 brochure (PDF 2.4MB)

Work by Emilion Sannie | BA Interior and spatial design 2021

Accommodation for Study Abroad students

Find out about short- and long-term housing for Study Abroad students.
Pink Venus with cash by Juliette Stuart, UAL Showcase.

Study Abroad Awards, financial aid and scholarships

Apply for one of our Study Abroad awards or learn about external financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
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Visas and immigration

Visa and immigration information for Study Abroad students.
Work by Ellen Russell | BA textile design 2021

Dates, deadlines and fees

A summary of course dates, application and payment deadlines and fees for all Study Abroad courses.

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How to apply to Study Abroad at UAL

Everything you need to know about applying to Study Abroad at UAL
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Study Abroad Terms and Conditions

Before you submit your online application, please read the terms and conditions carefully.
'Normal World', Gabriella Engdahl, 2021 BA Performance: Design and Practice, Central Saint Martins, UAL, Gabriella Engdahl, Normal World

Study Abroad Credits and Assessment

We've put together all the information you might need about credits and assessments
Study Abroad Welcome Event 2022 | Image credit: Jieying Shao

Customised Courses

We can create customised programmes for groups of students. Available to university partners and agents.

Liam Hendrick: Introduction to Footwear Design summer school

Drexel University student, Liam Hendrick joined us this summer on the 8-week Introduction to Footwear Design course at London College of Fashion.
Stefani Yualianto talks about her NAFAxUAL experience and final project

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore student, Stefani Yualianto joined on the Study Abroad Textile Design course for seven-weeks at Chelsea College of Arts. In March 2024 NAFA students put on an exhibition displaying the work they created
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