Study Abroad

Study abroad at UAL from 3-weeks to an academic year. Study abroad is for those studying overseas who would like to experience all that UAL has to offer. If your home institution allows, transfer credit back.

If you are a UAL student looking to study abroad, or an overseas student looking for exchange opportunities, please visit our Student Mobility page.

Study Abroad Summer Fashion Show, image by Jieying Shao

Study abroad on our degree programmes

Study alongside local degree-seeking students for 1, 2, or 3 terms and immerse yourself into UK student life.
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UAL Study Abroad Semester

Bespoke 13-week semester programmes designed especially for incoming study abroad students at CSM, LCC or LCF.
Summer study abroad students welcome event

Summer Study Abroad

Study from 3 to 8-weeks on one of our summer programmes.
Creative Industries London Walking Tour 2022 | Image credit: Jieying Shao

Creative Industries London: Study Abroad optional module

Add on the Creative Industries London 3-week optional module. Fits with J-Term and Maymester.

Read the UAL Study Abroad 2025/2026 brochure (PDF 1.82MB)

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Accommodation for Study Abroad students

Find out about short- and long-term housing for Study Abroad students.
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Study Abroad Awards, financial aid and scholarships

Apply for one of our Study Abroad awards or learn about external financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
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Visas and immigration

Visa and immigration information for Study Abroad students.
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Dates, deadlines and fees

A summary of course dates, application and payment deadlines and fees for all Study Abroad courses.

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How to apply to Study Abroad at UAL

Everything you need to know about applying to Study Abroad at UAL
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Study Abroad Terms and Conditions

Before you submit your online application, please read the terms and conditions carefully.
'Normal World', Gabriella Engdahl, 2021 BA Performance: Design and Practice, Central Saint Martins, UAL, Gabriella Engdahl, Normal World

Study Abroad Credits and Assessment

We've put together all the information you might need about credits and assessments

Jade Nikita Monteiro Andrade: Creative Industries London

Jade Nikita Monteiro Andrade is a second year Media Studies student at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. She talked about her experience on the 3-week Creative Industries London course she joined in January 2025.
Shelstie Dastinot

Shelstie Dastinot: Fashion Product Design Semester

Shelstie Dastinot. studied fashion design at Syracuse University with a minor in retail management and a concentration on fashion communication. At UAL she joined the Fashion Product Design Semester.
Ciara Gan: Summer Study Abroad Contemporary Fine Art Practice

Ciara Gan is currently finishing her Bachelor degree in Management Informations Systems with a specialisation in Enterprise Systems at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. She decided to take a leap into the world of art and joined our
Aubrey Borschke: Creative Industries London and Graphic Design at Camberwell

Aubrey Borschke is currently doing her fourth year of Arts and Design Degree at STAMPS School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan. She joined the Creative Industries London module and then went on to study on the Graphic Design course at
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