Six distinctive and distinguished Colleges make up University of the Arts London: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art.
The Colleges offer the University's 22,000 students a diverse range of courses at all levels from foundation and undergraduate to postgraduate and research, in subject areas spanning art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts.
The University's 1228 teaching staff, as active professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, lead the way on creative and experimental practice alongside historical and theoretical analysis. The combination of a varied student body, cutting-edge research and highly-experienced staff creates a unique, multifaceted learning experience for students at the University.
Camberwell College of Arts
Camberwell is at the heart of the local community. The Camberwell experience is defined by the College's century-old spirit of enquiry and inventiveness. Being a student at Camberwell means striking the balance between creative development and professional practice, tradition and innovation. You have freedom and flexibility within a highly supportive environment with expert staff who are friendly and approachable. You are encouraged and challenged to develop a creative voice and style that is all your own.
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
An art college and cultural centre in one, Central Saint Martins (CSM) is internationally renowned for the creative energy of its students, staff and graduates. Fundamental to studying at CSM is experimentation, innovation, risk-taking, questioning and discovery. All of this takes place within a highly-supportive learning environment, no matter which discipline you choose to study.
Chelsea College of Art and Design
All courses at Chelsea take a student-centred approach to learning and incorporate practical, critical and professional studies to guide you through your chosen discipline. You'll investigate possibilities that will challenge and define your work and your practice. You'll be taught and supported by expert staff who are leaders in their fields and who are commended for their work both within and outside the college. Their professional and research activities will feed into your education, providing inspiration, potential and endless debate.
London College of Communication
London College of Communication (LCC) connects the world through teaching, practice and research in media, design and communication. The College offers a progressive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. Maintaining a community atmosphere in a busy, stimulating environment, LCC encourages students to play an active role in course development. LCC has extensive links with many of London's design, publishing and media organisations.
London College of Fashion
London College of Fashion (LCF) has a worldwide reputation as a leading provider of fashion education, research and consultancy. The subject range corresponds to the process of creation, production and promotion of fashion and the management and marketing of fashion. Many of the College's courses are unique to the UK and offer you an insight into the fashion industry.
Wimbledon College of Art
Wimbledon College of Art has been educating artists, designers and performers since 1890, building a reputation the world over for its fine art and theatre programmes. Wimbledon's leafy green location, unique among the University's Colleges, is the perfect backdrop in which to explore your creativity and develop your skills, giving you the space and quiet time in which to think, yet keeping you connected to the centre of town.
Key facts
Number of University students:
20,032 students - 13,997 from the UK, 3,013 from the EU, and 5,022 are International.
Number of University students by course level:
- Further Education (FE): 6,360
- Undergraduate: 13,165
- Postgraduate and Research: 2,537
Number of students and courses by College:
- Camberwell College of Arts: 1,782 students, 24 courses, 2 sites
- Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design: 4,780 students, 38 courses, 5 sites
- Chelsea College of Art and Design: 1,814 students, 13 courses, 1 site
- London College of Communication: 6,684 students, 87 courses, 1 site
- London College of Fashion: 4,707 students, 62 courses, 6 sites
- Wimbledon College of Art: 1,150 students, 13 courses, 2 sites
Number of academic, research and technical staff (not including part-time Associate Lecturers): 1,228
