Best arts universities in uk

With over 100 universities offering degrees focusing on different genres of arts UK is known for its excellence in the creative industry. All the top-ranked universities fall under the best arts universities in UK category as they offer different degrees with emphasis on arts and literature.

With an average annual tuition fee ranging from INR 25-35 Lakhs these front runners offer top-notch quality education with state-of-the-art facilities that help students to excel in any field they enter.

  • Ranked 3 by THE in 2024, the University of Cambridge offer more than 10 postgraduate, M.Phil and Ph.D programs in different disciplines of arts including Music, culture, modern and contemporary literature, religious studies, evolutionary studies and many more.
  • Similarly Ranked 4 by THE, the University of Oxford offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in fine arts. With under 20% acceptance rate, the university has a strict admission procedure and the students are expected to have a minimum of 7 in IELTS.
  • University College London is one of the best arts universities in UK as it offers nearly 10 programs including music, disability, design and innovation, anthropology, archaeology, ancient languages. Students can opt for a course that even offers to do a year abroad. The cost of living in the city is almost INR 20 Lakhs.
  • The University of Edinburgh, King’s College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Bristol and many more are also considered to be the best arts universities in UK for their unique strengths in specific fields.

Aspirants can opt for a program that fits their ideas and requirements and build strong network connections that prove beneficial when entering the job market.

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#1/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Oxford, Oxford

8.7(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK
BA English Language and Literature
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
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(£51,439/Yr)₹65L/Yr
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#2/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)England, UK21%q8kmCZ
M.Phil Film and Screen Studies
Course duration:
9 months
Exams Accepted:
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(£32,957/Yr)₹41.64L/Yr
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#8/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University College London, London

8.3(Based on 13 User Reviews)England, UK25%q8kmCZ
M.A Education and International Development
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE76
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(£32,103/Yr)₹40.57L/Yr
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(£20,058/Yr)₹25.35L/Yr
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#10/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

9.3(Based on 33 User Reviews)Scotland, UK11%q8kmCZ
M.A Architecture
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE65
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(£41,889/Yr)₹52.93L/Yr
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#19/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

King's College London, London

8.3(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK13%q8kmCZ
MA International Relations
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE69
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(£30,012/Yr)₹37.92L/Yr
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#30/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

The University of Manchester, Manchester

8.7(Based on 38 User Reviews)England, UK51%q8kmCZ
M.A Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
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(£31,753/Yr)₹40.12L/Yr
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#31/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

London School of Economics and Political Science, London

8.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)England, UK9%q8kmCZ
M.Sc/M.A International and World History
Course duration:
22 months
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE69
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(£27,840/Yr)₹35.18L/Yr
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#32/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

Durham University, Durham

9.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK83%q8kmCZ
M.A Education
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
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(£26,633/Yr)₹33.65L/Yr
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(£11,436/Yr)₹14.45L/Yr
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#34/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of St Andrews, St Andrews

10.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Scotland, UK
M.A International Relations
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE65
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(£26,227/Yr)₹33.14L/Yr
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(£14,590/Yr)₹18.44L/Yr
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#43/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Glasgow, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Scotland, UK28%q8kmCZ
M.A Psychology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
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(£25,776/Yr)₹32.57L/Yr
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(£9,623/Yr)₹12.16L/Yr
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#44/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Leeds, Leeds

5.7(Based on 57 User Reviews)England, UK56.67%q8kmCZ
M.A English Literature
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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(£32,714/Yr)₹41.34L/Yr
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(£2,832/Yr)₹3.58L/Yr
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#45/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

Lancaster University, Lancaster

9.3(Based on 20 User Reviews)England, UK19%q8kmCZ
M.A Design Management
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
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(£23,482/Yr)₹29.67L/Yr
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(£12,542/Yr)₹15.85L/Yr
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#47/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Warwick, Coventry

8.0(Based on 58 User Reviews)England, UK14%q8kmCZ
M.A Digital Media and Culture
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0
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(£26,075/Yr)₹32.95L/Yr
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#48/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of York, York

5.7(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK79%q8kmCZ
M.A Film and Television Production with Sound
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
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(£24,138/Yr)₹30.5L/Yr
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#49/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

7.7(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK13%q8kmCZ
M.A Social Work
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
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(£23,664/Yr)₹29.9L/Yr
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(£8,694/Yr)₹10.99L/Yr
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#55/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Sheffield, Sheffield

9.7(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK85%q8kmCZ
M.A Architectural Design
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE61
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(£24,977/Yr)₹31.56L/Yr
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(£8,012/Yr)₹10.12L/Yr
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#61/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Exeter, Exeter

8.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)England, UK73%q8kmCZ
M.A English Literature
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
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(£24,716/Yr)₹31.23L/Yr
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#62/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

University of Bristol, Bristol

7.3(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK12%q8kmCZ
M.A Film and Television
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.5PTE78
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J9uNHw:  
(£29,432/Yr)₹37.19L/Yr
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(£9,720/Yr)₹12.28L/Yr
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#71/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)England, UK87%q8kmCZ
M.A Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE70
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(£24,067/Yr)₹30.41L/Yr
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#72/385 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Arts)

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, London

England, UK44%q8kmCZ
M.A Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0
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(£23,672/Yr)₹29.91L/Yr
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