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University for the Creative Arts

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Kent, South East England

Traced back to 19th-century art schools founded as early as 1856, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is the UK’s top-ranked specialist university for the creative industries. Operating across dedicated, studio-based campuses in Surrey and Kent, including Farnham, Epsom, and Canterbury. UCA provides a highly focused, immersive learning environment tailored entirely to artists, designers, and innovators. The university is globally celebrated for producing Oscar and Turner Prize-winning alumni, offering prestigious programs across Fashion, Fine Art, Architecture, Film, Animation, and Creative Business. Combining historic creative traditions with cutting-edge technology, UCA fosters an inspiring international community where students are empowered to shape global culture.

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University Minimum Requirements

for undergraduate (Guide only)

A-Level

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Estimated fee / year

GBP $23,382

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Campuses

University for the Creative Arts's main campus is Canterbury and has a total of 4 campuses.

Studying in Canterbury(Main)

University for the Creative Arts

Location: New Dover Road, Canterbury
Nearby: 15-minute walk to the nearest Canterbury East station
Getting here : Take a National Rail train from London Victoria to Canterbury East, then take a taxi to the University
Faculties : Home to the Canterbury School of Art and Architecture & Design
With creative roots dating back to 1868, Canterbury offers a vibrant arts scene in one of England's most historic cities, renowned for its cultural heritage, architecture, and thriving creative industries

Studying in Epsom

University for the Creative Arts

Location: Ashley Road, Epsom
Nearby: 5-minute walk to the nearest Epsom station
Getting here : five minutes’ walk from Epsom station to the University, opposite Rosebery Park in Ashley Road.
Faculties : Home to the Graphic Design and Fashion
The origins of this university can go back to the 1893 as Epsom Technical Institute & Scool of Art, the institution later became Epsom School of Art & Design before merging into the Surrey Institute of Art & Design and eventually the University for the Creative Arts.

Studying in Farnham

University for the Creative Arts

Location : Falkner Rd, Farnham
Nearby : 15-minute walk from the nearest railway station
Getting here : Public transport via rail (15 minutes' walk from Farnham station)
Faculties : Home to School of Creative and Cultural Industries
Officially recognised with World Craft Town status, Farnham has a thriving arts scene and is located in the heart of a region known for its creative industries.

Upcoming Intakes

Here are the intake periods and application deadlines for University for the Creative Arts.

2026 SepApply by

Undergraduate21 August

Postgraduate21 August

*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.

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