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Top tips to help you apply for a course at UAL.

Your course page will tell you what we're looking for, what you need to do and what happens next.

You can use our quick guide to:

© Alys Tomlinson, Jessica Zimmerhansl working in the Studio, Case Study. MA Textile Design. Chelsea College of Arts. UAL.

How to apply

See our overview of how to apply - from choosing a course to application results.
Naroa Perez Iguaran, BA (Hons) Photography, London College of Communication, 2019, © Lewis Bush

Personal statement

Find out how to share your creative story and tell us why UAL is the university for you.
© Alys Tomlinson, Yoev Segal in the studio. Theatre Design. Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL.

Portfolio advice

Check our top tips to create a great portfolio for your application.
© Alys Tomlinson, Interview with Khalil Madovi. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Central Saint Martins. UAL.

How to upload your portfolio

Find out how to upload and submit your portfolio and video task online.

© Alys Tomlinson, Interview with Teshome Samuel. MA Games Design. London College of Communication. UAL.

After you apply

Stay up to date with your application and learn more about different application results.
© Alys Tomlinson, Lawrence Del Rosario working. BA (Hons) Architecture. Central Saint Martins. UAL.

Interview advice

See our tips to help you prepare if you need to interview for your course.
© Alys Tomlinson, Noel Garland sketching in the studio. Design for Branded Spaces. London College of Communication. UAL.

Admissions complaints and appeals

If you would like to appeal against a decision or feedback on the application process - please see our guidance.

Help and support

University of the Arts London is committed to an Admissions Policy that is: