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University of the Arts London Rankings 2024-25

London, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 26,592
  • Tuition Fee From£ 7,870
  • Country Rank#101
  • Batch Strength16,937
  • Global Diversity43.4%
  • Gender Ratio24 : 75

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a prestigious institution specialising in art, design, fashion, and communication. Formed in 2004 through the merger of six renowned art colleges, UAL comprises multiple campuses across London, including Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, and Chelsea College of Arts. The university offers a wide range of creative courses, with top programmes in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Photography, and Animation. UAL is known for its world-class facilities, industry connections, and emphasis on nurturing creative talent. In recent rankings, UAL has shown consistent improvement. The Complete University Guide for 2025 places UAL 28th among UK universities, up from 29th in 2024 and 38th in 2023. The Guardian's 2024 ranking demonstrates even more significant progress, with UAL rising to 15th position, a notable improvement from 19th in 2023 and 26th in 2022. These rankings reflect UAL's growing reputation and its commitment to excellence in creative education.

 

University of the Arts London - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian's 2024 ranking, the University of the Arts London is positioned 15th among UK universities, a notable rise from 19th in 2023 and 26th in 2022. This improvement reflects its advancing reputation in the sector.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

26

19

15

 

University of the Arts London - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide ranking for 2025, the University of the Arts London is ranked 28th among UK universities, showing a slight improvement from 29th in 2024 and 38th in 2023.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

38

29

28

 

University of the Arts London - QS Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Art and Design

2

2

2

Communication and Media Studies

-

151

151

Performing Arts

-

101

-

 

Learn More About: University of the Arts London Admissions

 

University of the Arts London - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Architecture

27

27

18

Business and Management

82

69

58

Journalism

51

37

30

Media and Film Studies

51

39

47

 

University of the Arts London - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Architecture

20

20

13

Art and Design

32

24

23

Business and Management Studies UK

43

35

40

Communication and Media Studies

38

32

35

Computer Science

84

77

81

 

Course Ranking

 

B.A.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

32

24

23

 

B.Arch

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Architecture

27

27

18

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

-

20

20

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

84

77

81

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

51

39

47

The Guardian - Journalism

51

37

30

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

38

32

 

Learn More About: University of the Arts London Courses

 

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

82

69

58

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

43

35

 

M.A.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Communication and Media Studies

-

151

151

QS - Art and Design

2

2

2

 

MFA

Ranked by

2023

QS - Performing Arts

101

 

Architecture & Planning

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Architecture

27

27

18

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

-

20

20

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Performing Arts

-

101

-

QS - Art and Design

2

2

2

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

32

24

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

82

69

58

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

43

35

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Communication and Media Studies

-

151

151

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

51

39

47

The Guardian - Journalism

51

37

30

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

38

32

 

Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

84

77

81

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

84

77

81

 

Journalism

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Journalism

51

37

30

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2023

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-

2022

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2021

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