University for the Creative Arts Farnham Campus overview

Q. What is the main USP of University for the Creative Arts?

1. They have been providing creative education for 160 years
2. They are the 2nd largest provider of creative education in Europe
3. Based in scenic Surrey and Kent, we have campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham and Rochester
4. They provide pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate education to the next generation of creatives
5. Their Business School for the Creative Industries is the first of its kind in the UK.

 
Q. What is the ranking of University for the Creative Arts?

1. The highest placed specialist creative university in the Complete University Guide and The Guardian's 2021 league table.
2. Ranked 25th in the THE ‘Table of Tables’ which identifies the top thirty UK institutions based on an average ranking across multiple league tables.
3. The highest placed specialist creative university in the Complete University Guide and The Guardian's 2021 league table.
4. Ranked seventh across all universities for business in The Guardian's 2021 league table.
5. The UK’s No.1 specialist creative university for employability in the most recent Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE) 2018. 96.9% of our graduates are either in employment or further study within six months of graduation.
6. The Complete University Guide has placed us second among all modern universities and our overall ranking has risen to 44th overall for 2020.
7. The Office for Student has recognised the quality of our teaching and awarded us ‘Gold’ in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
8. We were named Modern University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2019.
9. Our students regularly win awards across the creative subjects. In the past year our students have won prestigious awards in creative sectors including architecture, graphic design, fine art, photography, film, animation and crafts.
10. The latest Research Exercise Framework (REF 2014) confirms our position as one of the top ten research communities in art and design, with 93% of our research designated as internationally recognised for quality, and 64% of our research submissions classed as world leading and internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and thoroughness.

Q. What is University for the Creative Arts famous for?
Oscar-winning film makers and animators, world-renowned fashion designers, television presenters and Turner-Prize nominees are just some of UCA's high-profile graduates who have enriched the world with their creative talents. Taught and guided by our experienced, industry-connected academic staff, our students reap the benefits of studying at the highest-ranked creative specialist in the UK.
 
Q. Is Farnham a large city?
Well, Farnham is a market town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is 35 miles southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire. By road, Guildford is 11 miles to the east and Winchester a further 28 miles along the same axis as London
 
Q. What's the weather around University for the Creative Arts?
In Farnham, the summers are short, comfortable, and partly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 35°F to 71°F and is rarely below 25°F or above 81°F.
 
Q.How many students study in University for the Creative Arts?
There are over 7,800 students studying on more than 120 courses in University for the Creative Arts.
 
Q.Who are the top Alumni of University for the Creative Arts?
Some of the top alumni of University for the Creative Arts are:

1. Dame Zandra Rhodes RDI- Fashion designer & UCA’s Chancellor Emerita.
2. Gareth Edwards- Award winning Film Director.
3. William McGregor- Award winning Film & TV Director.
4. Stephen Webster MBE- Founder of Luxury Jewelry Brand.
5. Tracey Emin CBE RA- Turner Prize Nominated Artist.
6. Arnold Schwartzman OBE RDI- Oscar Winning Film Maker, Graphic Designer & Author.
7. Karen Millen OBE- Fashion Designer.