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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham, London, United Kingdom

About

Why study at University for the Creative Arts?

The University for the Creative Arts is a specialist public university for art, design and media in southern England, with roots in nineteenth-century art schools in Kent and Surrey and full university title granted in 2008. Teaching is spread across campuses in Farnham and Epsom in Surrey and Canterbury in Kent, plus a teaching base at the Maidstone TV Studios, with Farnham the largest site.

At a glance

University for the Creative Arts in numbers

  • 73Courses to apply to
  • 4Campuses
  • 1856Founded
  • £15k–£20kTypical first-year fee
  • #100Guardian 2026
  • 6,000Students

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73 courses across 2 study levels. Fees are for the first year.

Rankings

How it ranks

#100

The Guardian University Guide 2026

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Campus locations

Farnham

Farnham

The university's largest campus, teaching film, media, visual effects, performing arts, music, fine art, photography, animation, crafts, graphic design, illustration and games.

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Funding

Scholarships

Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.

  • UCA Merit Scholarship
  • UCA Creative Development Scholarships
  • UCA International PhD Scholarship
  • UCA Creative Europe Scholarshi
  • Full Fee Payment Discount
  • UCA Continuing Performance Scholarships

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