Our at-a-glance guide to the University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London is Europe's largest university for art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts. It is a federation of six 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, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art. In 2010, a new student hub will open in a brand new building in High Holborn in central London, where students across the university can study, socialise and share ideas. Central Saint Martins is due to move to its new multimillion-pound, state-of-the-art premises in the heart of King's Cross in 2011.

Fees
£3,290 for full-time undergraduates in 2010-11.

Bursaries
New home students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2010-11 and whose annual family income is below £25,000 will be entitled to a £400 access bursary. Students whose annual family income is between £25,000 and £30,810 will be entitled to a £280 access bursary.

Accommodation
University accommodation costs for 2010-11 range from £83 to £1,180 a week. The university provides 2,774 places in 13 residences in north, south, south-east and east London. Disabled students and students under 18 at the start of their course are guaranteed accommodation. Priority is also given to students from outside London.

Facilities
The university's eight libraries provide students with access to over 400,000 titles, 3,500 journals and periodicals, 10,000 videos and DVDs, over 170 e-resources and more than 12,000 e-journals. The university is home to the Stanley Kubrick archive, made up of film, costumes, scripts, photography, set designs and sound recordings. The new student hub will include a dedicated student gallery, a café bar, a learning zone, a student centre and a radio booth.

Transport
All sites are easily accessible and well served by underground, bus and mainline train services. Students receive 30% off travelcards and season tickets.

Contact
Tel: 020-7514 6000
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Web: arts.ac.uk
Accommodation: arts.ac.uk/housing

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