
Arts Abroad Summer School Grant

- Written byStudent Communications
- Published date 23 January 2025

We are excited to share a callout for applications for the Arts Abroad Summer School Grant, which is available to undergraduate UAL students during Summer 2025!
With a variety of different grants available, students can apply for financial support to study at a summer school at one of UAL’s fantastic partner universities.
What is the Arts Abroad Grant?
The Arts Abroad grants support students with attending 2–4 weeklong Summer Schools at one of our selected partners between June and August 2025.
This is an incredible chance for students who have not previously travelled or who have been unable to take part in exchange or placement abroad to experience international study and culture while receiving grant funding to assist with costs.
The opportunity goes beyond travelling and studying in a new and exciting country – this is also a fantastic chance to improve your intercultural awareness, network with students and creatives from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and to boost your personal and professional development.
Summer Schools
Aalto University – Finland
Aarhus University – Denmark
European Innovation Academy (EIA) –Portugal and Spain (Spain option for CCI students only)
Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) – Spain and Italy
Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti – Italy
Universität der Kunste (UdK) – Germany
EWHA Womans College – South Korea
Tecnologico de Monterrey – Mexico (iSummer2025 tracks ‘Beyond Borders’ only)
Summer school grant funding
- £500 grant for students visiting a summer school with a duration of 1 week.
- £1000 grant for students visiting a summer school with a duration of 2 weeks.
- £1500 grant for students visiting a summer school with a duration of 3 weeks.
- Turing Scheme grant for summer schools which last a minimum of 28 days (4 weeks). Funding is calculated based on which country you are going to and how long you are there for.
- Fully funded grant* to visit Istituto Europeo Design (IED) Italy and Spain, Universitat der Kunst (UdK) Germany, or the European Innovation Academy (EIA) Portugal or Italy.
*Available to students form underrepresented and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. Please see eligibility for further information. Please note this grant has limited offers available.
For further information regarding conditions, which grant is available per summer schools, and eligibility please read our Arts Abroad Programme Guide.
Eligibility
You must currently be a home fee paying student studying on an undergraduate degree course at UAL. You should be in your first or second years of studies.
All such students are welcome to apply. However, UAL is committed to increasing access and participation among underrepresented groups, therefore priority will be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Students whose household income is below £50,000 per year.
- Students in receipt of universal credit or income benefits.
- Students who receive the UAL bursary.
- Students who are care leavers/ care givers.
- Students who have taken part in the UAL insights Programme.
Certain grants will have certain conditions to apply. Please read our Arts Abroad Programme Guide for further information.
Application
Apply for the Arts Abroad Grant from 27 January 2025.
The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025.
For more information, please contact internationalmobility@arts.ac.uk
Important Information
UAL is not responsible for any costs or losses incurred as a result of course cancellations, changes, or other decisions made by the partner institution. We strongly advise you to consider purchasing travel insurance and to make flexible travel and accommodation arrangements where possible.
You should review the latest travel advice issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) before making any travel plans. You should ensure you are aware of the risks and requirements associated with your destination. UAL cannot be held liable for any issues arising from failure to comply with FCDO advice or local regulations.



