Information for International students
based in the UK

We are delighted you are considering joining UCA to study! Here, you will be able to set your creativity free, learn a wealth of transferable skills, get unique industry insight and be prepared for a successful career in the creative industries.

This page should give you all the information you need to know about applying to UCA from your country, and more about life at UCA too.

And, if you have any questions, see the Get In Touch section to call or email your country’s specialist contact.

Equivalent qualifications

Requirements for UK applicants and UK qualifications can be found directly on course webpages.

If you are an international student in the UK your qualifications will not be the same as those we usually require from UK students. Please select your home country or the country you have studied in to find equivalent requirements. 

If you are not sure if you have the necessary qualifications please contact [email protected].

Scholarships & bursaries

UCA offers a number of fee discounts, also known as scholarships, specific to students from overseas.

These discounts are available to new international students and international alumni, who have graduated within the last three years. 

To find out more about what is available, whether you are eligible, and how to apply, visit our scholarships page.

Overseas representatives &
institutional partners

UCA works with a number of overseas representatives who can help you make an application to UCA. If you are considering using the services of one of these companies, we encourage you to refer to the British Council's guide to choosing an education agent and UCA’s Agent Complaint Procedure.

AH&Z Associates

Albatross Education

Ci Study Limited

Uni Application Portal Ltd.

EU Student in the UK

Global Admission

Global Education and Career Consultants

Global Study UK Ltd.

GU Group (GoUni Ltd.)

Holmes Global Ltd. / Crizac Ltd.

HOQUE Consultancy

Study International UK Ltd(SI-UK)

iae HOLDINGS

Edvoy Education Services Ltd.

InterGreat Education Group LTD

JT Education Limited

QS Education Partners Ltd (StudentApply)

Smart Move Education Group/ KUMPS Group

SMS Higher Education Group Trading Under MRST UK Investment

STS Global Education Ltd

UKUOffer

UKEC

UVIC Ltd

UCA is pleased to work with a number of education institutions in the UK.

CATS Colleges

NCC Education

London PT College

INTO University Partnerships

Kaplan International Colleges

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Being an International Student at UCA
Architecture studios, UCA Canterbury

Canterbury facilities tour
A student working in a fashion studio

Epsom facilities tour
Metals Workshop, UCA Farnham

Farnham facilities tour
Virtual campus tours

Virtual campus tours

Take a look around our campuses and facilities

Launch the Virtual Tour

Get in touch

Please let the country manager know if you have any questions or need help with your application!

Trudy Li

Senior Recruitment Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone/WhatsApp: +44 (0)792 677 186
WeChat ID: 51892726

Elle Zhang

Senior International Officer (UKI,EU&NA)
Email: [email protected]
Mobile/WhatsApp: +44 (0)7972735455

Find out more


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