Five College

The new University of the Arts London comprises five renowned colleges of arts, communication and design. Formerly known as The London Institute, the University has an international reputation, an income of c. £100 million, and some 35,000 students from over 120 countries. The University and its Colleges now represent a unique and vibrant community facing an exciting range of opportunities and challenges, and with the potential to become the world's most formidable learning centre for the creative arts.

Two significant global developments play to our advantage. The demand for post 16 education is rising and with it the number of students. There is also a growing recognition of the importance of the creative industries and the need for top quality higher education in the creative arts.

However, increased demand brings increased competition and the University must meet growing student expectations for an enjoyable experience of consistently high quality. It also has to develop stronger, relevant links with industry to provide students with a stepping-stone to successful careers.

Fortunately the University of the Arts London is already a unique and vibrant community of colleges whose alumni continue to be amongst the most influential and indeed famous practitioners in their fields. Individually the colleges have distinguished histories and have always been at the forefront of developments in art and design - with undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees all now on offer. Together, the colleges are the largest leading provider of creative education in the UK, and the constituent colleges are:

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

Having built on the reputations and expertise of these individual colleges in the UK and abroad, becoming a university was the next logical step in the evolution of arts education in the United Kingdom. Indeed becoming a specialist University will increase recognition of the roles art, design and communication play in the cultural and economic life of the UK, and will raise the profile of these disciplines nationally.

To seize these opportunities and to compete, the University recruits and retains staff of the highest quality. Along with students and graduates they define the University as a special place in every sense. To be the world's leading centre for learning and creativity they concentrate on achieving excellence, building a dynamic and innovative community, providing first class facilities for staff and students, and offering progressive learning opportunities to all students.

Building on the brand of each College they provide a comprehensive range of the highest quality courses to a socially and culturally diverse body of students.

The University of the Arts London will continue to innovate and stimulate creativity, value diversity and excel in all they do.

For more information, please visit www.arts.ac.uk or www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/index.htm