Undergraduate
You may select ONE of the following three options to apply:
Option 1
- Apply directly to Central Saint Martins
Select this option if you are only applying to Central Saint Martins or undergraduate courses within University of the Arts London.
Download the international application form [PDF, 0.5mb]
Send this completed form to the International Office with your portfolio and all supporting documents. APPLY EARLY. While there is no deadline for applications, we strongly advise that you apply early and no later than the end of April for September entry, especially as popular courses can fill up quickly.
Option 2
- Apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) Visit the UCAS website for full information on how to submit an application through UCAS (including video guides on UCAStv (http://www.ucas.tv/)
UCAS deadlines:
For ALL BA Courses the deadline is 15th January.
The UCAS code for University of the Arts London is U65.
Option 3
- Apply through one of our official representatives in your country
Select this option if you would like to apply through one of our official ual representatives in your country.
There are five steps to apply:
Select your course
- Check you meet the entry requirements
- Prepare your portfolio
- Prepare your supporting documents
- Submit your application
1. Select your course
Go to our course area to find the undergraduate course that best suits you.
2. Check you meet the entry requirements
Our undergraduate courses have specific academic and English language requirements:
- View the course information pages
- Download our Guide to entry requirements [PDF, 0.2mb]
3. Prepare your portfolio
Most undergraduate courses require you to submit a portfolio:
- View our video guide to portfolios
- View the course information pages for portfolio guidelines
- Attend an international application advisory session in the UK
or- Book a portfolio review/interview in your country
- Read our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
The following courses do not require a portfolio. You will be asked to provide examples of your written work.
- BA Criticism, Communication and Curation
- BA Fashion Fashion History and Theory
View these course information pages for full details.
4. Prepare your supporting documents
Your application needs to include:
- A detailed personal statement
- At least one academic reference
- Certified copies of any official academic transcripts, certificates and English language qualifications you have - do not send originals as you will need them when you make a visa application
- We strongly advise you to indicate the level of your current English language skills (e.g. IELTS 5.0) on your application form
Your UK Immigration History
The UKBA has very strict rules on the total number of years that can be spent studying in the UK on a Tier 4 General Student Visa. It is crucial that you tell us your UK immigration history at the start of the course application process.
- Please send us the completed UK Immigration History Form Tier 4 2012 at the same time as your course application. Please read the explanatory notes UK Tier 4 IHF Guidance Notes 2012






