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Chelsea College of Arts is one of 6 Colleges that forms University of the Arts London (UAL).
UAL is in the top 2 universities in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), and a top ten university in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
Chelsea College of Arts is a leading art and design college based in a historical building alongside the River Thames and Tate Britain in Central London. We offer our students a creative and dynamic environment where they’re encouraged to push boundaries, explore their interests and develop their creative voice.
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What do we do?
Chelsea College of Arts specialises in five subject areas: fine art; product and furniture design; graphic design communication; interior design; and textile design. The College adopts a student-centred approach to learning. You’ll be given a strong grounding in the practical, theoretical and professional elements of your chosen subject from expert staff, who are practising artists and designers in their field.
What makes us special?
Chelsea has particularly strong industry links and renowned alumni.
Chelsea students have worked on live projects with companies such as Google, Discovery Channel, H&M, Hilton London, Penguin Random House, Zara, Nike and Sky Arts. The College has an international reputation for producing world-leading artists and designers, including many Turner Prize winners. Renowned alumni include Mariko Mori, Rose Finn-Kelcey, Sir Anish Kapoor, Peter Doig, Haroon Mirza, SIR Steve McQueen, Rana Begum, Chris Ofili, Margaret Calvert, Mark Wallinger, Thomas J Price, James Richards, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing.
What course opportunities do we offer?
Undergraduate students can complete an additional sandwich year between 2nd and 3rd year to pursue a Diploma in Professional Studies. This is a practical learning opportunity to develop skills and discover new work experiences by enrolling in placements to gain industry experience. Other sandwich year opportunities include the UAL Creative Computing Institute Diploma, UAL Diploma in Apple Development, and UAL Diploma in Storytelling.
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