Japan
Students from Japan and over 130 other countries form part of our internationally-diverse student community. Discover how you can join them.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design (2020 QS World University Rankings ®). Our 6 world-renowned Colleges offer a wide range of art, design, fashion, communication, media, screen and performing arts courses at pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We offer a range of support for students from Japan including a local representative who can provide specialist advice and in-country events giving you the chance to learn more about UAL.
Coronavirus updates
Our application process is not affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. If you have any questions about studying at UAL, please use our enquiry form. If you have already applied and need to ask us a question, you can contact us using your UAL Portal.
You can also get in touch with our local representatives in Japan for their advice.
Check our Coronavirus guidance for prospective students for the latest information.
Talk to our representative
If you’re thinking about applying to UAL, our Japanese representative can help. They’ll support you locally and in your language through every stage of the application process, free of charge. This includes providing information and specialist advice about UAL and the courses we offer, your application and portfolio and arranging interviews with our academic staff. There may be a small charge for help with visa applications and travel to the UK. You can also contact your local British Council office or register your interest with us for more information.
beo Tokyo
5th Floor FORECAST SHINJUKU SOUTH Building,
4-3-17 Shinjuku,
Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo, 160-0022 Japan
T:+81(0)3-5367-3315
E: study@beo.jp
beo Osaka
3rd Floor Inoi Building 2,
2-9-19 Shibata,Kita-ku,
Osaka, 530-0012
Japan
T:+81(0)6-6371-1116
E: study@beo.jp
beo Fukuoka
1st Floor No.5 Green Building,
2-12-12 Hakata Ekimae,
Hakata-ku,
Fukuoka, 812-0011
Japan
T:+81(0)92-477-1866
E: study@beo.jp
Register your interest
Fill out this form to receive information and updates about studying at UAL and our future visits to Japan.
British Council
Your local British Council office can also offer you advice about studying in the UK. Visit the British Council website for more details.
University Consultants
UniCon can offer you free support locally, in your language, through every stage of the application process.
2-1-18-101 Honkomagome
Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo 113-0021
Japan
Contact: Ms Maki
T: +81 (0) 3690 20856
E: mail@unicon-tokyo.com (Tokyo)
Fax: +81 (0) 3690 20857
Map: goo.gl/maps/3JajvdvrYvJ2
Web: www.unicon-tokyo.com/
Japan College of Foreign Languages
If you are a student at JCFL and are applying to UAL, you should contact Mr Nobuyoshi Tsujimoto for help with your application. Mr Tsujimoto is the Art and Design Portfolio Advisor and IELTS counsellor at JCFL.
Mr Nobuyoshi Tsujimoto
1-5-16 Shimo-ochiai Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 161-0033
T: +81 (3) 3365 6061
E: n_tsujimoto@nifty.com
Meet us in Japan
Events
Our academic staff travel to Japan every year to attend exhibitions, hold workshops and give presentations at schools and colleges. These events give you an opportunity to meet us, find out about studying at UAL, get portfolio preparation tips and discuss your application in person.
Pre-degree and undergraduate webinars
Wednesday 28 October: Preparing for UCAS and creative undergraduate courses
3pm - 4.15pm GMT
Wednesday 4 November: Introduction to UAL
9.30am - 11am GMT
3.30pm - 5pm GMT
Wednesday 11 November: Portfolio advice
9.30am - 11am GMT
3.30pm - 5pm GMT
Thursday 26 November: Living in London - the creative capital
3pm - 4:15pm GMT
Wednesday 2 December: Portfolio advice
9.30am - 11am GMT
3.30pm - 5pm GMT
Thursday 16 December: Perfecting your creative undergraduate application
3pm - 4:14pm GMT
Postgraduate webinars
Friday 30 October: UAL postgraduate seminar (in association with BEO)
9.00am - 11am GMT
Tuesday 10 November: MA application and study proposal (Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon)
9.30am - 11am GMT
3.30pm - 5pm GMT
Monday 23 November: MA application and study proposal (London College of Fashion)
9.30am - 11am GMT
3.30pm - 5pm GMT
Thursday 26 November: Living in London - the creative capital
3pm - 4:15pm GMT
Friday 4 December: MA application and study proposal (London College of Communication)
9.30am - 11am GMT
3.30pm - 5pm GMT
Interviews
Applying to UAL through our Japanese representative, beo, is the only way to have an in-person interview in Japan.
Our academics visit regularly to conduct interviews and dates will be published here as soon as they’re available.
Students who apply directly to one of our Colleges are interviewed in London or by telephone.
Student stories
Anna Tsuda: MSc Creative Computing
After completing her undergraduate degree at UAL, Anna decided that an MSc in Creative Computing was the next step in building her career as a user experience designer.
Chino Hirose from Japan
Drawn to London because of a passion for British art, Chino made the move from Yokohoma in Japan to continue her studies in Fine Art at UAL.
Discover more
Our courses
Browse our wide range of courses across pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
How to apply
Take a look at our application advice and next steps, including portfolio preparation and interview tips.
Fees and funding
See the information we offer international students about tuition fees, living and course materials costs.
Visas and immigration
Students from Japan need a visa to study in the UK. See our advice about visas and immigration.
Find accommodation
Apply for one of our halls of residence or get help finding a privately-rented home.
Launch your career
Find out about Careers and Employability, UAL’s dedicated careers and professional practice service.