University of the Arts London Scholarships 2025-2026 (Fully Funded)

Great news for creative postgraduates! Applications are now open for the University of the Arts London (UAL) International Postgraduate Scholarships, offering substantial funding for talented international students. This article covers the scholarship benefits, eligibility, and application process.

The UAL Scholarships 2025-2026 are fully funded master’s awards covering tuition fees, accommodation in UAL’s halls of residence, and potentially contributing towards living expenses. Up to four scholarships worth £50,000 each are available to exceptional students.

Funded by UAL’s own resources, philanthropic charities, corporate partners, and individual donors, these scholarships support students pursuing creative excellence in disciplines such as Architecture, Arts, Fine Arts, Research, and Science. UAL’s unique teaching approach combines specialist academic, technical, and creative support to help students develop original, inquiry-led projects.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s

• Institution: University of the Arts London

• Host Country: UK

• Fields of Study: Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Research, Master of Science

• Program Duration: 2 years

• Application Deadlines:

  • For courses starting September/October : March 21

  • For courses starting January : October 31

Scholarship Coverage

University of the Arts London Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• The total worth of scholarship is £50,000.

• Tuition fee charges

• A contribution towards living costs.

• Scholarship recipients will also be offered International Students House (ISH) accommodation for the duration of their study.

Eligibility Criteria for University of the Arts London Scholarships

To qualify for University of the Arts London Scholarships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Required Language: English.

• Eligible Countries: Check Eligible Countries here

• You must currently hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s six Colleges starting in the academic year of 2024/25. Your course must offer either an M ARCH, MA, MFA, MRes or MSc qualification.

• You need to be ordinarily resident in one of the low income economy countries detailed in the list of qualifying countries. OR You are an asylum seeker in the UK at the point you make your UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship application.

• Your annual household income must be £50,000 or less (or the equivalent exchange value in a qualifying countries currency) at the point of scholarship application.

• Providing a personal statement which responds to the following questions as part of your UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship application (maximum 350 words per question):

  1. Describe how receiving a Postgraduate Scholarship would make a difference to you

  2. Tell us how you intend to use the qualification you will be gaining to support your future plans

  3. Describe how you would address challenges in your home country

  4. Tell us how you would uphold the values of social justice and environmental stewardship

How to Apply for University of the Arts London Scholarships?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for this scholarship:

1. Apply to the university from here (each program has its own application)

2. Apply for the scholarship: Once you’ve received an offer on a qualifying course, the ‘my funding’ page on your UAL Applicant portal will be updated to display application forms for scholarships you may be eligible for.

If you need help, please contact funding@arts.ac.uk

Website

To know more about University of the Arts London Scholarships, please visit the official website:

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