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The University of the Arts: Courses, Admission, Cost

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About University of the Arts

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Year of establishment
1876
University website
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Student website
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No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 44 million
Scholarships granted
1388
Scholarship amount granted
USD 38 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Not required
Total faculty
77
Faculty/Student ratio
7
Male/Female ratio
1.7
UG/PG course ratio
0.82
Total criminal offences
33
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UG Race

Others

60%

Black

21%

Hispanic

14%

Asian

4%

UG Student residence

Out of state

66%

In state

31%

Foreign

2%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

95%

25 and over

4%

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UG Number of Applicant

1086
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.66
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UG Enrollment

1170
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PG Enrollment

143
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Q:   What is the University of the Arts known for?

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The University of the Arts is a private arts university which was founded in 1970s and is located in Philadelphia, USA. The university is internationally known for the following:

  • Currently, University of the Arts has around 1,300 students who are enrolled in 40 undergraduate and graduate courses for international students. 
  • The University of the Arts has more than 25 active clubs and organizations that are available on campus. These range from identity based organizations to recreational organizations as well. 
  • The University of the Arts has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the National Association of Schools of Music. 

Q:   What are the rankings of the University of the Arts?

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Some of the US rankings of University of the Arts based on the Times Higher Education are given as follows:

Year Times Higher Education- US Ranking
2018470
2019501-600
2020501-600
2021501-600
2022501-600

Q:   Is it hard to get into University of the Arts?

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According to the US News and World Report, University of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 80% making it less selective for admissions of international students. The general requirements to be accepted for admission are given as follows:

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    University of the Arts Tuition Fees, Duration & Eligibility 2024

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    Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
    B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
    INR 46 L
    Duration4 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
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    Q:   What is the tuition fees at the University of the Arts?

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    The first year tuition fees for international students at University of the Arts are given as follows:

    Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
    BE/BTech (3 courses)
    INR 36 L

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    Answered 11 months ago

    The University of the Arts London BA (Hons) Fine Arts is a 3 years full-time undergraduate program. The UAL London Fine Art BA will develop the creative and critical skills to challenge prevailing artistic conventions. The tuition fees of the programme is INR 30 L for first year. The University of t

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    The University of the Arts London acceptance rate is around 26%, which means out of 100 application only 26 admitted. The admissions at University of the Arts London are highly competitive for international students because of high acceptance rate. Students have to meet the admission requirements an

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    International students who follows the below admission requirements are eligible for Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of the Arts London:

    ·      Must complete a high school education in relevant discipline

    ·      Meet the English language requirements

    ·      Must have related academic or work ex

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    International students get University of the Arts London scholarships based on their criteria. Applicants from India may be eligible to apply for the UAL International Postgraduate £7,000 or INR 7.4 L scholarships. This scholarship is a tuition fee waiver for a full-time, part-time or online-taught

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    Chandra Shekhar

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    Yes, the University of the Arts London is a good school to study Arts & Design programs in the UK. The university ranks among the top universities in the world for Arts & Design. Students can complete their degree at an affordable tuition fees. Many BA Fine Art graduates work as artists, or pursue a

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    University CityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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