University of the Arts London is now accepting applications from international students in developing countries for its postgraduate scholarship programmes. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence and may also contribute towards living costs. Up to 4 UAL International Postgraduate £50,000 Scholarships are available to students who hold an offer of admission to any of the six colleges in the University of the Arts London.
University of the Arts London offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.
UAL is home to a diverse body of 21,092 students from 130 countries. We are proud of our international student and staff community and we are committed to ensuring that the University offers an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: UK
Scholarship Reward: Fully-funded tuition, stipend
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Criteria 1: You must hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s Colleges and Institutes starting in 2024/25.
- Your course must offer either a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes or MSc qualification.
- Your course must be delivered full-time in person in London. Online and low residency courses are not eligible.
- You are not eligible to apply if you already hold a UK postgraduate taught qualification (or one at an equivalent level) from studies undertaken in the UK or abroad.
- Criteria 2: You need to be ordinarily resident in one of the low income economy countries detailed in our list of qualifying countries. The list excludes the following developed countries: Canada, China, Japan, UK, USA, and the European Union/EEA member states. If your country is not on the list you may be eligible for other funding options, including the UAL International Postgraduate £7,000 Scholarship.
- Evidence such as a copy of your immigration documents, ID card or formal proof of your address must be included as part of your application. Or
- You are an asylum seeker in the UK at the point at which you make your scholarship application. If you need help with accessing this application, please contact Student Funding.
- Criteria 3: Your annual household income must be £25,000 or less (or the equivalent exchange value in a qualifying country’s currency) at the point of application.
- Criteria 4: You must provide a personal statement as part of your scholarship application which responds to the following questions (maximum 350 words per question):
- Describe how receiving a postgraduate scholarship would make a difference to you.
- Tell us how you intend to use the qualification you will be gaining to support your future plans.
- Describe how you would address challenges in your home country.
- Tell us how you would uphold the values of social justice and environmental stewardship.
- Criteria 5: Supporting evidence
Benefits of the Scholarship
The value of this scholarship is £50,000. It covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence and may also contribute towards living costs.
Selection Criteria
Scholarships are awarded by a UAL selection panel, who make their decision based on the evidence provided in your application.
Required Documents
The documents needed to process your postgraduate application to UAL depend on your chosen course of study. Generally, these are required:
- CV
- Essay
- Portfolio
- Video Task
- Study Proposal or Personal Statement
- English Language Test if you are not a native speaker
Application Process
Once you’ve received an offer to study at UAL, the ‘my finance and funding’ tab on your applicant portal will be updated from February onwards to include application forms for scholarships you may be eligible for.
If you submit a scholarship application, we will email you by the following dates to let you know if you have been successful:
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more about the scholarship
Application Deadline
July 5, 2024
