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South Korea

Students from South Korea 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 South Korea including a local representative who can provide specialist advice and in-country events giving you the chance to learn more about UAL.

Coronavirus updates

If you haven’t applied yet, you should apply as soon as you can and submit any queries you have about studying at UAL through our enquiry form. Our application process is not affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. 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 Hana Education Centre Ltd., our local representatives in South Korea, for their advice.

Check our Coronavirus updates and our guidance for prospective students for the latest information.

Talk to our representative

If you’re thinking about applying to UAL, our South Korean 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.

Hana Education Centre Ltd.

3F Eunju B/D
543 Nonhyeon-ro
Gangnam-gu
Seoul, Korea
06126

Contact: Mr Moonsik Yoon
Tel: +822 566 5757
Fax: +822 566 5763
Email: hana@hana-edu.co.kr
Web: www.hana-edu.co.kr

Register your interest

Fill out this form to receive information and updates about studying at UAL and our future visits to South Korea.

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.

Meet us in South Korea

Events

Our academic staff travel to South Korea 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.

Interviews

Applying to UAL through our South Korean representative, Hana Education, is the only way to have an in-person interview in South Korea.

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

    Sooyeon Kim from South Korea

    Sooyeon wanted to be surrounded by people passionate about creating something and that led to her decision to move from Changwon, South Korea to London to join UAL.

    Sooyeon Kim headshot
    Sooyeon Kim, BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion, London College of Fashion © Alys Tomlinson

    Shinuk Suh from South Korea

    When Shinuk visited UAL for the first time, he felt a special energy and artistic vibe that he wanted to be part of. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, he made the move to London to pursue his passion in fine art.

    Shinuk Suh headshot
    Shinuk Suh, BA (Hons) Fine Art, Central Saint Martins © Alys Tomlinson

Discover more

Group of BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media students, London College of Communication
Group of BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media students, London College of Communication © Alys Tomlinson

Our courses

Browse our wide range of courses across pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Yarn on a sewing machine, Rebecca Chivers, Technician at Chelsea College of Arts
Rebecca Chivers, Technician at Chelsea College of Arts © Alys Tomlinson

How to apply

Take a look at our application advice and next steps, including portfolio preparation and interview tips.

Pound and ampersand symbol in a Graphic and Media design students sketchbook
Miguel Desport and Marion Bisserier, BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design, London College of Communication © Alys Tomlinson

Fees and funding

See the information we offer international students about tuition fees, living and course materials costs.

Art student in his studio, Benjamin Edmunds, BA Fine Art
Benjamin Edmunds, BA (Hons) Fine Art, UAL © Alys Tomlinson

Visas and immigration

Students from South Korea need a visa to study in the UK. See our advice about visas and immigration.

Photo of a communal area with armchairs and tables

Find accommodation

Apply for one of our halls of residence or get help finding a privately-rented home.

Miguel Desport and Marion Bisserier, BA Graphic and Media Design students, London College of Communication, interning at Pentagram
Miguel Desport and Marion Bisserier, BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design students, London College of Communication, interning at Pentagram © Alys Tomlinson

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Find out about Careers and Employability, UAL’s dedicated careers and professional practice service.