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NCUK Launches New Partnership with University for the Creative Arts
Posted on : 9 June 2026
NCUK has partnered with University for the Creative Arts (UCA), creating new opportunities for international students seeking a future in the creative industries.
Through this partnership, students who successfully complete the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) at University Foundation College (UFC), the only NCUK Study Centre in Qatar, can progress to bachelor’s degree programmes at University for the Creative Arts (UCA), subject to meeting the university’s entry requirements.
With a creative education heritage spanning 170 years, UCA is recognised for inspiring and developing creative talent across a wide range of industries. The university helps students build their creative identity, confidence, and professional skills through practical learning, industry engagement, and access to specialist facilities.
We are delighted to be joining NCUK’s global university network and look forward to welcoming NCUK students to the University for the Creative Arts. We look forward to working with NCUK and its Delivery Partners to support students from around the world as they join our creative community in the UK.”
UCA offers a wide range of creative disciplines, including Animation, Architecture, Fashion & Textiles, Film & TV, Fine Art, Games, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and many more. Students benefit from professional studio spaces, specialist equipment, and industry-standard technology designed to support their creative development and prepare them for successful careers in the creative industries.
We’re delighted to welcome the University for the Creative Arts into the NCUK network. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for international students seeking to pursue creative careers in the UK. UCA’s 170-year legacy in creative education, its exceptional specialist facilities, and its deep commitment to nurturing creative talent align perfectly with NCUK’s mission to prepare students for success at university and beyond. Through this collaboration, our students gain access to a globally respected UK creative institution – one that bridges traditional craft skills with innovative digital technologies to shape the next generation of creative leaders and practitioners.
Home to a diverse community of more than 6,000 students from across the world, UCA provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where creativity, innovation, and collaboration thrive. With campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Maidstone TV Studios, students can study in inspiring creative spaces across the South East of England.
UCA graduates have gone on to achieve international success across fashion, film, design, architecture, and digital media, reflecting the university’s strong industry connections and commitment to preparing the next generation of creative professionals.
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