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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham, United Kingdom · Public · Est. Roots in art schools going back about 160 years (founder colleges in Medway and West Surrey)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Roots in art schools going back about 160 years (founder colleges in Medway and West Surrey)

Type

Public

Location

Farnham, United Kingdom

Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

85th of 130 UK universities

Photo: BabelStone, CC BY-SA 4.0

About the university

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is a specialist arts, design, media and business university with campuses in Farnham and Epsom in Surrey and Canterbury in Kent. It traces its history back about 160 years to local art schools. Courses cover graphic design, animation, games, fashion, architecture, interior design, film, photography and creative business, and most need a portfolio.

For 2027/28 every three-year BA or BSc costs £19,800 a year for international students and every MA, MSc or Global MBM costs £20,600. Indian applicants need 60% in Class 12 for a bachelor's or a three-year degree with 55% for a master's, and UCA can accept 70% in Class 12 English instead of a test (not Punjab or Haryana boards). New international students can receive automatic fee discounts of £3,000 or £4,500.

History
About 160 years of creative education; founder institutions include the Medway College of Design and the West Surrey College of Art & Design (now UCA Farnham)
Type
Public specialist creative arts university
Campuses
Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham in Kent and Surrey, plus UCA at The Maidstone Studios
Intakes
September for the courses on this page
Course length
BA (Hons) 3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year); most master's 1 year full time

Rankings

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    85th of 130 UK universities

  • Guardian University Guide (UK) 2027

    73rd in the UK (university's About page)

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
Global Master of Business & Management (MBM)1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
MSc Global Marketing & Communications1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
MSc Human Computer Interaction1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
MA User Experience Design1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
MA Graphic Design1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
MA Games Design1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
MA Interior Design1 year full time£20,600≈ ₹25.1 lakh
BA (Hons) Graphic Design3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year)£19,800≈ ₹24.2 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • All full-time courses, 2027/28 entry

    UCA Merit Scholarship

    Value: £4,500 off first-year fees

    Eligibility: International applicants who exceed the academic entry level, are nominated by an academic and follow UCA's deposit policy. Awarded automatically.

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  • All full-time courses, 2027/28 entry

    UCA Creative Development Scholarship

    Value: £3,000 off first-year fees

    Eligibility: International applicants who meet the criteria. Awarded automatically.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • All full-time courses

    Full Fee Payment Discount

    Value: £1,000 off tuition

    Eligibility: Non-EU international students who pay their full tuition (after scholarships) before or when the CAS is issued.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Undergraduate and taught postgraduate, later years

    UCA Continuing Performance Scholarship

    Value: Up to £4,000 a year for students from South Asian countries (£2,000 a year for other students who joined in September 2025)

    Eligibility: International students who pass the previous year and progress. No application needed.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • BA/BSc: Class 12 with an overall average of 60% or more (all boards, including CBSE and CISCE), or Year 1 of a recognised Indian bachelor's degree.
  • Degree with Integrated Foundation Year: Class 12 with 50% or more.
  • Most creative courses ask for a portfolio. Apply through UCAS (institution code C93) or directly.

Postgraduate

  • Master's: a bachelor's degree of at least three years with 55% from a recognised university.
  • Integrated Pre-Masters (£18,950 for 2027/28) for applicants with a recognised degree or three-year diploma and a strong portfolio.
  • Applicants from Punjab and Haryana must apply through one of UCA's approved agents.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree certificate and transcripts for master's courses
  • Portfolio where the course asks for one
  • English test score or Class 12 English marks
  • Personal statement

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS Academic or UKVIBA/BSc 6.0 overall (5.5 in each); master's 6.5 overall (5.5 in each); with Integrated Foundation Year or Pre-Masters 5.5 overall
PTE Academic59 overall (59 in each) for undergraduate and master's courses
TOEFL iBT72 for undergraduate and 79 for master's; on the new scale from January 2026, 4 and 4.5
Class 12 EnglishUCA can accept Indian Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 70% in English, except Punjab and Haryana boards
DuolingoListed for applicants from China only

Accommodation and living costs

UCA has halls at each campus. Rent includes internet, heating, lighting and water; a £300 advance payment is deducted from the first fee. Undergraduates take a 38-week contract and September master's students a 51-week contract. Prices below are 2026/27.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Farnham Student Village single roomsBudget to standard rooms with shared bathrooms£132–165per week≈ ₹16,104 – ₹20,130
Farnham en suite rooms (Student Village and University Walk)Premium en suite £10,455 for a 51-week postgraduate contract£175–205per week≈ ₹21,350 – ₹25,010
Epsom Wilberforce Court standard single£8,670 for a 51-week postgraduate contract£170per week≈ ₹20,740
Epsom en suite rooms (Worple Road, Crossways House)£181–205per week≈ ₹22,082 – ₹25,010

Campus and location

UCA teaches across three campuses in south-east England, each with its own subject focus and halls.

  • Farnham, Surrey: graphic design, animation, games, illustration, fine art and user experience design.
  • Epsom, Surrey: fashion, business and marketing courses, including the Global MBM.
  • Canterbury, Kent: architecture and interior design.
  • UCA at The Maidstone Studios offers TV production facilities.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Courses are studio-based and project-led, with portfolios built for creative industry jobs. UCA does not publish graduate salary figures on the pages we checked. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide.

Graduate outcomes
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Studying in the UK

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FAQs

How much does UCA cost for Indian students?

For 2027/28, three-year BA and BSc degrees are £19,800 a year and MA, MSc and Global MBM courses are £20,600. Automatic scholarships of £3,000 or £4,500 can reduce the first-year fee.

Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?

UCA can accept Class 12 English at 70% or more from a recognised board, except Punjab and Haryana boards. Otherwise you need IELTS 6.0 (bachelor's) or 6.5 (master's).

Do I need a portfolio?

Most art and design courses ask for one. Some business courses, such as the MSc Global Marketing & Communications, do not.

Which campus should I choose?

It depends on the course. Graphic design and games are in Farnham, business and fashion in Epsom, and architecture and interior design in Canterbury.

Sources

  1. UCA: postgraduate fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
  2. UCA: undergraduate fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
  3. UCA: scholarships and fee discounts (opens in a new tab)
  4. UCA: India country page (opens in a new tab)
  5. UCA: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  6. UCA: Farnham accommodation (opens in a new tab)
  7. UCA: Epsom accommodation (opens in a new tab)
  8. UCA: About us (opens in a new tab)
  9. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.uca.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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