British United Becomes the Only Authorized Recruitment Representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong

Starting from 1^st September 2025, British United officially becomes the only authorized recruitment representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong. Students from Hong Kong can now apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) through us and enjoy our comprehensive consultation and application services! Home to the world-famous Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, for seven consecutive years University of the Arts London (UAL) are ranked the 2^nd best in the world for Art & Design by QS World University Rankings (2019-2025).

Type UK University

Target F.5 or Above

Starting from 1^st September 2025, British United officially becomes the the only authorized recruitment representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong. Students from Hong Kong can now apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) through us and enjoy our comprehensive consultation and application services!

Together with University of the Arts London (UAL), we will bring to Hong Kong students and parents a series of overseas and art education activities, including Art & Design portfolio workshops, a Central Saint Martins (CSM) porfolio summer course and many more – do stay tuned to the latest announcements on our website! You can also register your interest and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter via the enquiry form below, so that you won’t miss any of these exciting opportunities.

University Profile: University of the Arts London (UAL)

One of the world’s most famous and the largest art institution in Europe, for seven consecutive years University of the Arts London (UAL) are ranked the 2^nd best in the world for Art & Design by QS World University Rankings (2019-2025), enjoying a prestigious reputation and status in the Art & Design circle, comparable to what Oxford and Cambridge do in the academia!

With a long history of art education that can be traced as far back to 1854, University of the Arts London (UAL) adopted its current name and form as a university in 2003. Institutionally University of the Arts London (UAL) is made up of six colleges, each has its own characters and specialisms, but perhaps most widely heard of internationally for Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion:

• Camberwell College of Arts
• Central Saint Martins (CSM)
• Chelsea College of Arts
• London College of Communication (LCC)
• London College of Fashion (LCF)
• Wimbledon College of Arts

A Very Very Long List of Star Alumni: British Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, JW Anderson, Film Director Mike Leigh and More!

University of the Arts London (UAL) has educated generations of Britain’s world-famous artists, designers and filmmakers! They include star fashion designers like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, John Galliano, JW Anderson, as well as renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley, film director Mike Leigh and singer-songwriter Jarvis Cocker. In Hong Kong, notable UAL alumni include well established and budding fashion designers such as William Tang Tat Chi, Johanna Ho, Robert Wun, as well as movie star Barbara Yung Mei Ling.

Key Academic Programmes & Application Deadlines

Want to get better prepared for UAL? There are a few options for you in Hong Kong!

Full-Time Foundation in Art & Design

Including an Introductory phase (lasting three months) and an Advanced phase (five months), the Foundation in Art & Design is an eight-month course for senior secondary school students who want to just focus on Art & Design. You can apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) or Art & Design degrees in other UK universities upon completion. Starts in August and November every year. Taught in English. Open to F.5 and F.6 students.

100% of our Art Foundation graduates received an offer from University of the Arts London in the past two cohorts! (2025, 2026)

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One-to-One Private Classes

Taught one-to-one by local UAL-grad tutors, these private classes help student develop their creative skills and develop their portfolio step by step. Sign up for regular classes (say weekly or biweekly), so that your tutor can advise on your works through a long period and have in-depth discussion as you develop your concepts and – most importantly – your personal style! Starts anytime in a year, taught in English or Cantonese.

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Central Saint Martins (CSM) Portfolio Preparation Summer Course

Get a taste of the CSM way of learning and upgrade your portfolio in just two weeks’ time! Taught together by a UAL tutor from London and local UAL-grad tutors, the Summer Course is taught in hands-on workshops, where students are expect to get their hands dirty as they explore and develop their ideas, work on drawing and creative skills, and do visual research and creative experiments. Taught in English and runs every summer. Students will receive a UAL certificate upon successful completion and meeting certain standards.

Dates & Fees for Summer 2026 ❱❱

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London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Lasting 2-8 weeks, these project-based Summer Courses are taught in hands-on workshops, where students are expect to get their hands dirty as they explore and develop their ideas, work on drawing and creative skills, and do visual research and creative experiments. In just one summer, you can explore a few art & design specialisms and enrich your portfolio with a few new works! Runs between June and August by 2-week blocks. Taught in English.

Dates & Fees for Summer 2026 ❱❱

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Hong Kong’s Strongest UK University Network: Our 125-strong UK University Network now covers all Art Universities in the UK!

With University of the Arts London (UAL) now officially part of our university network, British United now represents over 125 universities and specialist institutions and all of the art universities in the UK, including Arts University Bournemouth, University of the Arts London (UAL), Arts University Plymouth, BIMM University, University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Falmouth University, Leeds Arts University, Norwich University of the Arts and Ravensbourne University London, as well as top art school Glasgow School of Art in Scotland!