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University of the Arts London, London United Kingdom

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# 2QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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About University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings®, for the fifth year in a row.  It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed arts, design, fashion and media Colleges, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries; and is breaking boundaries with its new Institute:

 

UAL gives students unique opportunities to learn, create, research and innovate across a whole range of disciplines and at all levels – covering everything from the performing arts, graphic and interior design to fashion and fine art. With a teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, UAL is one of the world's leading specialist creative universities. The Colleges and Institute each have its own culture, philosophy and focus. UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the university has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all Turner Prize nominees.

About University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings®, for the fifth year in a row.  It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed arts, design, fashion and media Colleges, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries; and is breaking boundaries with its new Institute:

 

UAL gives students unique opportunities to learn, create, research and innovate across a whole range of disciplines and at all levels – covering everything from the performing arts, graphic and interior design to fashion and fine art. With a teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, UAL is one of the world's leading specialist creative universities. The Colleges and Institute each have its own culture, philosophy and focus. UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the university has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all Turner Prize nominees.

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Cost of Living

Accomodation
$27,790
Food
$3,330
Transport
$2,870
Utilities
$5,480

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
22,920 GBP

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of the Arts London is one of the top public universities in London, United Kingdom. It is ranked #2 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

  • 2015
    #8
  • 2016
    #5
  • 2017
    #6
  • 2017
    #196
  • 2018
    #6
  • 2018
    #119
  • 2019
    #2
  • 2019
    #=166
  • 2020
    #2
  • 2020
    #170
  • 2021
    #=166
  • 2021
    #2
  • 2022
    #2
  • 2022
    #=161
  • 2023
    #2
  • 2023
    #133
  • 2023
    #151-200
  • 2023
    #101-120
  • 2024
    #2
  • 2024
    #151-200
  • 2024
    #=126
  • 2025
    #2
  • 2025
    #101-150
  • 2025
    #=112
  • 2025
    #101-150

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

  • 2015
    #8
  • 2016
    #5
  • 2017
    #6
  • 2017
    #196
  • 2018
    #6
  • 2018
    #119
  • 2019
    #2
  • 2019
    #=166
  • 2020
    #2
  • 2020
    #170
  • 2021
    #=166
  • 2021
    #2
  • 2022
    #2
  • 2022
    #=161
  • 2023
    #2
  • 2023
    #133
  • 2023
    #151-200
  • 2023
    #101-120
  • 2024
    #2
  • 2024
    #151-200
  • 2024
    #=126
  • 2025
    #2
  • 2025
    #101-150
  • 2025
    #=112
  • 2025
    #101-150

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