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Speak to our Country Manager in Canada

Jess Gill and her team support students in Canada with the international application process. They can help you:

  • choose the best course to meet your career goals
  • arrange portfolio reviews with UAL academics in Canada or online
  • get feedback on your application before you submit it.

Contact our representative in Canada

Fill in our contact form and Jess and her team will be in touch.

Book a call

Book an advisory call with Jess to discuss your interest in UAL.

How to apply

Learn more about every step of the application process and the materials you need for each study level.

  • A student knits stitches with mint green wool.
    Sydney Carty, 2023 Level 3 International: Introduction to the Study of Fashion, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Apply: pre-degree

    Apply for a pre-degree course at UAL.

  • A student returns pots of ink from a trolley to a table in a printing studio
    Davinia Clarke, 2023 BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Apply: undergraduate

    Apply for an undergraduate course at UAL.

  • A student adjusts a green costume hanging on the wall of an exhibition space
    Sahil Chaudhary, 2024 MA Design for Art Direction, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Apply: postgraduate

    Apply for a postgraduate course at UAL.

Application deadlines for 2027/28 entry

Pre-degree courses

Wednesday, 13 January 2027 for the following courses:

  • Certificate of Higher Education: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen
  • Certificate in Higher Education: International Preparation for Fashion

Wednesday, 27 January 2027 at 1pm (UK time) for the following courses:

  • International Introduction to the Study of Fashion International
  • Introduction to the Study of Design Media & Screen
  • UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Undergraduate courses

Wednesday, 13 January 2027 at 6pm (UK time) .

Postgraduate courses

There are 2 rounds of applications for UAL postgraduate courses.

  • Round 1 (early consideration): apply by 1 December 2026 at 1pm (UK time).
  • Round 2: apply by 17 February 2027 at 1pm (UK time).

Applications submitted by the deadlines will be equally considered. Some courses may stay open for applications after the deadline. Check course pages for more information.

Already applied?

If you’ve already applied through UCAS or directly to UAL, you can still receive support from Jess, our Country Manager for Canada.

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Application checklists

Download our study level checklists for a quick reference on what you'll need to include in an application.

Application resources

Check our application guides on general application requirements. Make sure to check course pages for specific requirements: