Region: Farnham

University for the Creative Arts

• The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is a specialized art and design institution located in the south of England. Established in 2005 through the merger of the Kent Institute of Art and Design and the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, it gained university status in 2008 and expanded further by merging with the Open College of the Arts in 2016. UCA boasts campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, fostering partnerships and collaborations with educational institutions and arts organizations in the UK and overseas.

  With a rich history spanning 160 years, UCA offers a unique environment for studying art and design. Providing courses in Architecture, Crafts, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, Film, Media, Performing Arts, and Creative Business, the university is dedicated to tailoring each student's education to help them forge their own paths. The campuses serve as dynamic hubs for inspiring partnerships, allowing students to work with creative experts and develop real solutions to human problems. UCA's commitment to creativity extends beyond its campuses, making global communities more vibrant, innovative, and human.