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Everything you need to thrive at UAL

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  • Written byStudent Communications
  • Published date 05 November 2026
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'Koso-Koso', Meide Zhu, 2026 MA Design for Industry 5.0, Central Saint Martins, UAL
University life is more than your course. UAL offers practical advice, wellbeing support, opportunities to meet other students and ways to build new skills alongside your studies.

Manage the practical side of student life

The Student Advice Service offers free, confidential guidance on student finance, budgeting, immigration and other practical matters. Whether you have questions about funding, visas or managing your finances, the team can help you understand your options and access the support available to you.

Prioritise your health and wellbeing

The Wellbeing Hub brings together support, information and resources to help you look after your wellbeing while you study. You can access guidance from the Health Advice Service, find self-help resources, explore counselling support and connect with Chaplaincy services.

Togetherall is a free, confidential online mental wellbeing community, available 24/7. Connect anonymously with others, explore self-guided resources and access tools that can support your wellbeing.

Find your community

Being part of a community can make a real difference to your university experience. Arts SU offers a wide range of societies, sports clubs, campaigns and events where you can meet people with shared interests, try something new and get involved in student life.

Arts SU's Buddy Up programme helps students meet others, build friendships and feel more connected to the UAL community.

Postgraduate students can also join the Post-Grad Community, which runs events throughout the year focused on networking, collaboration and skill sharing.

UAL's Black Creatives Hub brings together Black students, staff and alumni through events, creative collaboration and community-building activities. It's a space to connect, share experiences and celebrate Black creativity.

Making the most of life in halls

Living in UAL halls offers opportunities to meet other residents, get involved in activities and make the most of your time at university. You can find out what's available to help you make the most of living in halls. Halls Life runs events, creative workshops, cultural celebrations and trips, while the Here 4 U initiative offers wellbeing activities, Coffee and a Chat sessions and practical initiatives such as free food staples and community fridges.

Each hall also has a Residence Manager or Accommodation Manager to help with day-to-day queries and welfare concerns. For urgent help outside office hours, speak to your hall reception team or find your hall's 24/7 contact number.

Develop your skills and confidence

Academic Support and library resources can help you strengthen your research, writing and study skills through online support, tutorials, workshops and learning resources.

If English isn't your first language, the Language Centre can help you improve your reading, writing, speaking and study skills. Access free classes, one-to-one tutorials and online resources designed to support your learning at UAL.

Disabled, dyslexic and neurodivergent students can access advice, support, adjustments and access arrangements through the Disability Service.

Explore your career possibilities

Careers and Employability offers events, expert guidance and practical opportunities to support your career planning, help you gain experience and develop your creative practice.

Our in-house agency, Arts Temps also lists exciting job opportunities for all UAL students and alumni, within UAL and with organisations across London.

Feel safe, respected and included

Everyone deserves to feel welcome, safe and respected.

Quiet Spaces are available across our campuses for prayer, personal reflection and quiet time.

If you experience or witness something that doesn't feel right, including racism, bullying, harassment or sexual violence, UAL's Tell Someone service can help you understand your options, report concerns anonymously and access support and guidance.