University of the Arts London consists of five internationally renowned colleges, Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication and London College of Fashion. Drawing upon more than 150 years of experience, it is Europe's largest university for art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts.

The mission as University of the Arts London is to be at the forefront of learning, creativity and practice in the specialist subjects. Comprising more than 24,000 students from over 100 countries, the University offers a range of academic programmes from further education through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. Professional diplomas, certificates and short courses are available in a wide variety of subjects. The teaching and research have been judged as 'excellent' by independent and rigorous peer review. It was recently rated by the 'Sunday Times University Guide' as the UK's 'Best Higher Education College' and were twice shortlisted as 'University of the Year'.

The achievements of the students, staff and alumni are the true testament to the success. They regularly receive honours and awards such as the Saatchi Scholarship, the Sunday Times Award, the Jerwood Prize, the Fujifilm Award, British Fashion Designer of the Year, the Turner Prize and the Prince Philip Designers Prize. The alumni are prominent in their fields and many have international reputations. Often provocative, their work promotes fresh perspectives and new modes of practice.

At University of the Arts London it promotes talent, creativity and intellectual excellence in an organisational culture which helps talented staff and students to develop and commercially advance their abilities and ideas. It works to provide a bridge between higher education and professional practice and to serve the creative industries.

Situated on multiple sites across London, the students and staff benefit from and contribute to the enormous range of stimuli provided by what is widely considered to be the creative capital of the world. The impact and engagement extends to the global stage through the international student body, the 200,000 alumni, and affiliations and partnerships with organisations that share the passion for the arts.