University of the Arts London

London — Grande École

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, formed from six specialist colleges with origins dating back to 1842. It was established as The London Institute in 1986, became a university in 2003, and adopted its current name in 2004. UAL is renowned as the world’s highest‑ranked undergraduate art and design university, specializing in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts, and hosts one of the largest international student bodies in the UK.