The University of the Arts London

What do fashion designer Stella McCartney, painter Lucian Freud, Turner Prize-winning sculptor Anish Kapoor, Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth and shoe designer Jimmy Choo have in common? Their careers began at UAL.

We are the world's leading specialist creative university and host the largest postgraduate arts and design community in Europe. Here are a few reasons to join us.

We are the largest arts and design university in Europe, which means we offer an unrivalled range of subjects and courses. UAL has a vast creative community, with thousands of students, tutors and technicians at six exciting Colleges.

Incredible facilities - our studios, workshops, media suites, galleries, catwalk venues and theatre spaces will inspire you to develop your practice.

Our Student Enterprise and Employability service helps you develop skills, networks and experience while you are at University and once you graduate.

A creative community like no other - our six Colleges are rooted in their local neighbourhoods, forming a diverse, vibrant community from which to launch your ambitions.

Top-level support for your studies and research - our IT facilities and richly stocked libraries have flexible access for all students across six College sites, a central Learning Zone and an online e-library.

Our tutors are experts who currently practice in their fields. Their technical skills, knowledge and enthusiasm will help you get the best from your studies.

Experience London, a cultural capital and be inspired by our global city which offers a world of creative opportunities and experiences.

Our Colleges offer extra lectures, screenings, guest speakers and exhibits. Join a year-round programme of arts, media, fashion, design and performance.

Our impressive links with industry and partner organisations let students work on live projects throughout their studies and gain valuable insight and contacts.

Our Alumni Association is the largest creative network in the world.