UAL is "the world’s biggest factory for making trouble" (Grayson Perry, former UAL Chancellor). We are 1 university, made up of 6 Colleges and 19,000+ students from everywhere.
And we are top 2 in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings 2024).
Come and join the creators and innovators of tomorrow.
Recognised for excellence in art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts courses, UAL ranks 40th overall and is in the top 5 for student-staff ratio and People & Planet.
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.