Partner university · Farnham, United Kingdom

University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

A specialist arts university across campuses in Farnham, Canterbury, Epsom and Rochester, covering film, fashion, architecture, animation and fine art.

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From GBP 19,800Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 2005Higher education institution

About the university

Why students choose the University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

A specialist arts university across campuses in Farnham, Canterbury, Epsom and Rochester, covering film, fashion, architecture, animation and fine art.

Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Entry requirements

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Source: uca.ac.uk

Tawjihi

Tawjihi with at least 65% is usually required for UCA's bachelor's degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year.

Diploma or associate degree

Direct entry to bachelor's courses usually needs a Community College Diploma or Associate Degree with 60%.

Master's

A bachelor's from a recognised university is usually required; the Integrated Pre-Masters needs a recognised bachelor's or three-year diploma plus a strong portfolio.

English language

IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5) for bachelor's, 5.5 for degrees with a foundation year, and 6.5 (no section below 5.5) for master's.

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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked November 2026.

Fees

What the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) costs in 2027/28

Undergraduate fees for overseas students rise by 4% for each later year of study.

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at uca.ac.uk. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

UndergraduateGBP 19,800per year

Programmes

Popular courses at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

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Bachelor'sArchitecture Architecture BA (Hons) Course page Bachelor'sBusiness Business Management BA (Hons) Course page Master'sArchitecture Master of Architecture (MArch) 2 years Course page Master'sArchitecture Architecture MA Course page

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA): common questions

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Can I apply to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) with the Tawjihi?

Tawjihi with at least 65% is usually required for UCA's bachelor's degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year.

How much does the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) cost for international students?

International undergraduate fees for 2027/28 start from GBP 19,800 a year and go up to GBP 19,800, depending on the course. Undergraduate fees for overseas students rise by 4% for each later year of study.

Is there a foundation route into the University for the Creative Arts (UCA)?

Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into the University for the Creative Arts (UCA).

Where is the University for the Creative Arts (UCA)?

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is in Farnham, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2005.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA)?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) directly and is listed as an official representative on the university's website. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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