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Student life at Central Saint Martins

Smiling people entering the College, one is holding a bunch of flowers
Smiling people entering the College, one is holding a bunch of flowers
CSM Shows. Photo: Paul Cochrane

Find out more about what’s waiting for you at CSM.

  • A screen showing blurry 3d objects within an app, the background is bright pink.
    Memento, WENYI GU, MA Narrative Environments 2025

    Schools

    Our 3 Schools at CSM: C School, S School and M School

  • An installation featuring a row of 3 screens showing street scenes with headphones below each screen, and related imagery and artefacts, against a concrete wall and floor.
    'Threading, Drifting and Sensing', Kanghui Zhang 2025, MA Graphic Communication Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL.

    Programmes

    Nine programme areas make up our 3 Schools

  • Two students are standing backs to each other at workstations/dye cabinets with fume hoods and clear protective shells. Both are wearing aprons and one wearing rubber gloves. There are instructional colour charts and dye and temperature related information signs on the walls and a weighing scales in the foreground.
    Print and Dye workshops, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    Facilities and shared spaces

    Workshops, technical facilities and shared spaces including CSM Library, Canteen, Platform Bar, bicycle storage and quiet spaces

  • A person is reading a publication on display during CSM Shows. Lots more people and activity are visible in the background
    CSM Shows 2026 | Photograph: Paul Cochrane.

    CSM Student Centre

    Our dedicated team can support you with official matters such as ID cards, forms and documentation. We can also help you find or access other student services.

  • Brightly-coloured hanging panels in a gallery with photographs in the centre decorated all around with textile ribbons in different patterns.
    A Common Thread, Central Saint Martins, 2026 | Photo: Jamie Johnson

    Lethaby Gallery

    Showcasing work from the students, staff and alumni of Central Saint Martins and partners

  • An image of a model sitting on a chair with wings on her chest
    'Table Manners' - BA Jewellery Design - Pete Flowers

    CSM Museum and Study Collection

    Catalogue | Exhibitions | Object-based learning | Visit us

  • A side shot of a person's body with red jumper and red leather brooch. They are holding a neckpiece made of leather at a table with other leather objects.
    Photo: Cheer Manlekha

    PhD studies at CSM

    Central Saint Martins is home to a dynamic community of more than 120 doctoral researchers. Find out more about our PhD community.

  • Students walking past and watching a big screen.
    The Big Screen in the Street at CSM. Photo: Paul Cochrane

    What's on

    Events, exhibitions and things to do at CSM

  • Miguel Desport and Marion Bisserier during their Internship at Pentagram by Alys Tomlinson

    Student services

    Counselling | Health advice | Chaplaincy | Disability and dyslexia support | Funding, immigration and visa advice

  • Shot from the back, students are seated at banks of desktop computers working on projects.
    Digital Labs, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    Digital learning  

    The CSM Digital Learning team is here to help you with the digital learning platforms and tools at UAL, so you can make the most out of your studies.

  • Students with tutor pointing at spatial designs
    Alys Tomlinson, Your guidance can help others to achieve their goals.

    Arts SU  

    Your Student's Union: clubs, societies, campaigns and support | Dedicated School and College representatives.

  • 3 girls smiling and holding knitting
    Post-Grad Community, Post-Grad Community at the London College of Fashion Welcome 2025

    Post-grad Community

    A network for MA and PhD students and alumni: find community, opportunities, project shares, collaborations and networking while studying at UAL.

  • A person dressed in a lamp shade at Central Saint Martins fashion university
    UAL Arts Temps, Made by Temps Campaign | Photograph: Ayushi Channawar

    Find a paid job  

    ArtsTemps is UAL's in-house creative recruitment agency, connecting employers with students and alumni for temporary and permanent roles.

  • Three women sat at a table talking. BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion, Lottie Laversuch and Sooyeon Kim with Kelly Dearsley (Program Director Fashion Communication), Copyright holder: Alys Tomlinson
    BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion, Lottie Laversuch and Sooyeon Kim with Kelly Dearsley (Program Director Fashion Communication), Copyright holder: Alys Tomlinson

    Careers information and support

    UAL’s Careers and Employability team can support you to make a living doing what you love. Find out about the careers information, support and services available for students.

  • A student,staff and industry gathering in the Street at CSM.
    Flourish 2025. Photo: Razvan Dragos.

    Placement year: Diploma in Professional Studies

    Some of our courses offer students the chance to work with an employer in a professional setting via an extended work placement.

  • Lethaby Gallery Student Producer Amy Teh and Lethaby Gallery Producer Mia Cormack present to the seated students in the gallery
    Photo: Niamh Hall

    Manage your IP

    Help, advice and training to help you recognise the value of your Intellectual Property (IP)


  • Living in London

    Stories and experiences from students about living and studying in the UK's creative capital

  • Architectural model by Oscar Murray showcasing a modern building complex with interconnected structures, white facades, large windows, and open spaces.
    3D Physical Model by Oscar Murray, 2016 BA Hons Architecture, Spatial and Interior Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL

    Accommodation Services

    Whether you live in one of our halls or in a privately rented property, the Accommodation Services team is here to support you throughout your time at UAL.

  • An installation featuring a paper towel dispenser painted with black vertical stripes. Instead of paper towels we can see a printed sheet of paper being dispensed. Next to this is a roll of toilet roll. An onlooker is peering closely
    CSM Shows 2026 | Photo: Paul Cochrane

    Living costs

    The Dean of Students office at UAL estimates that the average annual amount required for living costs in 2025/26 is £19,750.

  • Crowd shot at CSM shows, with 3 central figures looking over a pink printed publication
    CSM Shows 2026 | Photo: Paul Cochrane

    University Hardship Fund

    Available to all students enrolled on any further education, undergraduate, graduate diploma, postgraduate or research course at University of the Arts London.

College maps

King's Cross

Central Saint Martins

Contact

Telephone

+44 (0)20 7514 7444

Address

1 Granary Square
King's Cross
London
N1C 4AA