From fashion and graphic design to fine art, animation and UX, explore arts and design courses in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand. Compare routes, portfolio requirements and art schools.
Most art and design courses assess your creative work as well as your grades.
Apply directly to a design or fine art degree with your academic record and a portfolio.
If your portfolio needs work or you are changing subject, a foundation or pathway course can prepare you.
Most universities offer these fields, though course names and strengths vary by school.
Four reasons students choose to study creative subjects overseas.
Learn by making, presenting and responding to feedback.
Hands-on workshops, labs and critiques are central to most courses.
Study near fashion, film, design and tech industries, with exhibitions and showcases.
Graduate with a body of work that shows your range to employers and clients.
Most of our destinations offer a post-study work visa so you can gain experience.
Requirements differ by university and course. These are general pointers only.
Format, size and deadlines for portfolios are set by each university and change by intake. We help you check the current requirements for every course on your shortlist.
A quick reference before you narrow down your shortlist.
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Figures are indicative planning averages. Course length, intakes and post-study work rules change frequently, so we confirm the exact, current position before you apply.
A selection of art and design schools and universities by destination.
This is an illustrative selection, not a ranking. Subject strengths vary by course, so we compare schools using current subject rankings and your portfolio. We work with 500+ university partners beyond this list.
We help you pick between fields and between a degree or a foundation route.
Guidance on what each school looks for, and how to present your work.
Documents, statement and applications, tracked against every deadline.
Accept your offer, then move on to funding, visa and pre-departure.
What students ask us most about studying arts and design.
For most art and design courses, yes. Requirements vary by university and course, so we check the current guidance for each school on your shortlist.
Often yes, especially through a foundation or pathway course that helps you build a portfolio. Routes differ by country, and we confirm the right one for you.
All are bachelor's degrees. Names vary by country and school, and often reflect a focus on design practice (BDes), fine art (BFA) or a broader arts degree (BA). The content matters more than the title.
Not always. A master's can help you specialise, build a stronger portfolio or move into teaching or research, but many creative careers start from a bachelor's degree and a strong portfolio.
Most of our destinations offer a post-study work visa for eligible graduates. Rules and durations change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
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