Study Abroad

Study abroad at UAL from 3-weeks to an academic year. Study abroad is for those studying overseas who would like to experience all that UAL has to offer. If your home institution allows, transfer credit back.

If you are a UAL student looking to study abroad, or an overseas student looking for exchange opportunities, please visit our Student Mobility page.

Study Abroad Summer Fashion Show, image by Jieying Shao

Study abroad on our degree programmes

Study alongside local degree-seeking students for 1, 2, or 3 terms and immerse yourself into UK student life.
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UAL Study Abroad Semester

Bespoke 13-week semester programmes designed especially for incoming study abroad students at CSM, LCC or LCF.
Summer study abroad students welcome event

Summer Study Abroad

Study from 3 to 8-weeks on one of our summer programmes.
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Creative Industries London: Study Abroad optional module

Add on the Creative Industries London 3-week optional module. Fits with J-Term and Maymester.

Read the UAL Study Abroad 2025/2026 brochure (PDF 1.82MB)

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Accommodation for Study Abroad students

Find out about short- and long-term housing for Study Abroad students.
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Study Abroad Awards, financial aid and scholarships

Apply for one of our Study Abroad awards or learn about external financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
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Visas and immigration

Visa and immigration information for Study Abroad students.
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Dates, deadlines and fees

A summary of course dates, application and payment deadlines and fees for all Study Abroad courses.

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How to apply to Study Abroad at UAL

Everything you need to know about applying to Study Abroad at UAL
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Study Abroad Terms and Conditions

Before you submit your online application, please read the terms and conditions carefully.
'Normal World', Gabriella Engdahl, 2021 BA Performance: Design and Practice, Central Saint Martins, UAL, Gabriella Engdahl, Normal World

Study Abroad Credits and Assessment

We've put together all the information you might need about credits and assessments

Aubrey Borschke: Creative Industries London and Graphic Design at Camberwell

Aubrey Borschke is currently doing her fourth year of Arts and Design Degree at STAMPS School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan. She joined the Creative Industries London module and then went on to study on the Graphic Design course at
Livia Rose Johnson at Study Abroad Semester graduation

Livia Rose Johnson: Fashion Media and Communication Study Abroad Semester

Livia Rose Johnson is a senior at Sarah Lawrence College, US. She joined the UAL Study Abroad Semester on the Fashion Media Communication course in Spring 2024.
Sara Armet

15 years later: Sara Armet talks about her Spring LCF Semester abroad

Syracuse University Class of 2010 alumnus Sara Armet joined LCF Fashion Design Spring Semester abroad in 2009. 15 years later she returned to London and shared her fond memories of her time at UAL.
Minnie Xie: BA Fine Arts, CSM Date: 02 Nov 2021 Photographer: Jieying Shao

Minnie Xie: Fine Art at Central Saint Martins

Minnie Xie comes from America and now she is studying at Central Saint Martins as a Fine Arts student. We chatted with Minnie about her experience at UAL and London.
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