The UK is one of the most popular destinations in the world to study art and design, leading the way in creativity, innovation and research. That is why thousands of international students every year choose to study here.
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Learn more about five of the best art schools in the UK below (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022) and don't forget if you need help applying to study art, or any art related subject in the UK such as animation, interior design or photography, our UK education consultants can help you apply, ensuring your portfolio stands out from the crowd with expert advice and support.
Top Five Art Schools in the UK
1. Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is considered a global leader in the study of art and its associated specialities, currently ranked as the best art school in the UK and the world. 90% of graduates say that studying at the RCA has had a positive impact on their career, while 95% of graduates say their current role is linked to their RCA degree.
2. University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London has an outstanding reputation in the world of art and creative design and consists of seven leading colleges located in and around London including:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- UAL Creative Computing Institute
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Courses across the University of the Arts London colleges include Architecture, spatial and interior design, Fashion design, Fine art, Illustration and Photography.
3. Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as one of Europe's leading university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines with a proven history of producing some of the world’s most successful and influential practitioners. The GSA offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research programmes across architecture, design, fine art and simulation/visualisation and a studio-based approach brings disciplines together to explore problems and find new innovative solutions.
4. Goldsmiths, University of London
Full of students and staff who are inventive, imaginative and original, Goldsmiths' art department is one of the leading departments of its kind in the world. Staff are skilled in innovative teaching and produce work that is exhibited and published internationally on a regular basis, and the University have a wide variety of courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
5. Loughborough University
Loughborough University is well known for its award-winning student experience and high student satisfaction, providing opportunities for personal development as well as having the time of your life. Every single one of Loughborough's undergraduate programmes offer the opportunity for a work placement year, and careers and employability are embedded into teaching.
Study Art in the UK
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