Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of the Arts London. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, design & creative studies | 76 | $41,600 | See → |
| Business & management | 16 | $41,600 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 12 | $41,600 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $41,600 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $34,163 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $21,379 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $32,321 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $41,600 | See → |
Costs and entry
40 courses mention scholarships. 12 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of the Arts London
The job market for the University of the Arts London's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of the Arts London cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $41,600 a year; half of the University of the Arts London's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $29,863 and $41,600. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $41,600, environment, sustainability & agriculture $21,379.
How is the University of the Arts London ranked?
In the UK it is #33 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #9 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Art & Design (#2) and Communication & Media Studies (#101).
What IELTS score does the University of the Arts London need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (47 of the 125 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of the Arts London offer?
119 postgraduate courses across 8 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (76), business & management (16) and humanities & languages (12).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of the Arts London's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.