University of the Arts London, Higher education institution in Camden, United Kingdom.

University of the Arts London is a higher education institution in Camden, London, United Kingdom. It comprises six specialized colleges focusing on fine arts, fashion, communication, and performing arts.

The institution was formed in 2004 by bringing together several art schools that had operated independently in London since the 1840s. Each school brought its own history and area of expertise into the new structure.

The name brings together the tradition of several art schools under one shared identity, while each college maintains its own campus and character. Students often work on projects that connect fashion design, graphic arts, and performance together.

Each campus provides studios, workshops, and digital facilities for different creative disciplines. The locations sit near underground stations such as Holborn and King's Cross and are easy to reach on foot.

The institution works with around 200 partner organizations worldwide and has educated 36 Royal Designers for Industry. This honor is awarded only to designers who have made outstanding contributions to the field.

• Location: London
• Location: London Borough of Camden
• Inception: 1986
• Address: University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EY
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://arts.ac.uk
• GPS coordinates: 51.51780,-0.11639
• Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:59