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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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#81University of Westminster logo

University of Westminster, London

England, Uk59.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.6K/Yr (£16,344/Yr)Living$15.6K/Yr (£11,840/Yr)Admission M.A ArchitectureIELTS6.5PTE59$20.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#82The Open University logo

The Open University, Milton Keynes

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $9.7K/Yr (£7,368/Yr)Living$2.2K/Yr (£1,680/Yr)Admission M.A Childhood and YouthIELTS6.5$16.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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4.7/10(1 User)
#83Oxford Brookes University logo

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford

England, Uk72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22K/Yr (£16,694/Yr)Living$21.2K/Yr (£16,061/Yr)Admission M.F.A Fine ArtsIELTS6.5PTE71$24.2K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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3.7/10(6 Users)
#84University of Salford logo

University of Salford, Salford

England, Uk45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.3K/Yr (£16,144/Yr)Living$9.1K/Yr (£6,864/Yr)Admission M.A Media Production - Post Prod...GRE300IELTS6PTE60$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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9.3/10(6 Users)
#85Sheffield Hallam University logo

Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

England, Uk43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.7K/Yr (£17,940/Yr)Living$8.5K/Yr (£6,432/Yr)Admission M.A Sports JournalismIELTS6.0$24.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#86Birmingham City University logo

Birmingham City University, Birmingham

England, Uk53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.7K/Yr (£17,192/Yr)Living$12.3K/Yr (£9,306/Yr)Admission M.A Interior Architecture and De...IELTS6PTE59$25K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#87University of Wolverhampton logo

University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

England, Uk56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.2K/Yr (£15,340/Yr)Living$16.7K/Yr (£12,679/Yr)Admission M.A Hospitality and Event Manage...GRE299IELTS6.5PTE65$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#88University of East London logo

University of East London, London

England, Uk45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20K/Yr (£15,121/Yr)Living$12.1K/Yr (£9,184/Yr)Admission M.A Interior DesignIELTS6.0$22.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#89University of Bedfordshire logo

University of Bedfordshire, Luton

England, Uk80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/Yr (£15,721/Yr)Living$10K/Yr (£7,584/Yr)Admission M.A International Social Work an...Duolingo110IELTS6PTE59$20.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#90University of Central Lancashire logo

University of Central Lancashire, Preston

England, Uk24%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.9K/Yr (£16,580/Yr)Living$138.6/Yr (£105/Yr)Admission M.A Interior DesignIELTS6.0PTE60$23.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#91Cardiff Metropolitan University logo

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.5K/Yr (£16,291/Yr)Living$941.16/Yr (£713/Yr)Admission M.A Art and Design - Fashion Des...GRE320IELTS6PTE52$23.2K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#92Edge Hill University logo

Edge Hill University, Ormskirk

England, Uk28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.8K/Yr (£16,508/Yr)Admission M.A Social WorkIELTS7$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#93University of Gloucestershire logo

University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

England, Uk27%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/Yr (£15,644/Yr)Living$231/Yr (£175/Yr)Admission M.A ScreenwritingTOEFL88PTE61$16.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 68 by The Guardian in 2026
#94York St John University logo

York St John University, York

England, Uk
Tuition:  $15.4K/Yr (£11,650/Yr)Living$9.8K/Yr (£7,436/Yr)Admission M.A Fine ArtDuolingo105IELTS6PTE59$14.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 115 by The Guardian in 2026
#95University of South Wales logo

University of South Wales, Pontypridd

Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20K/Yr (£15,153/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (£7,008/Yr)Admission M.A Graphic CommunicationTOEFL72PTE64$20.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#96Canterbury Christ Church University logo

Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury

England, Uk50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.5K/Yr (£15,500/Yr)Living$10.4K/Yr (£7,898/Yr)Admission M.A Games DesignIELTS6.0PTE59$20.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#97University of Winchester logo

University of Winchester, Winchester

England, Uk80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.2K/Yr (£9,250/Yr)Admission B.A MarketingIELTS6$12.2K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 106 by The Guardian in 2026
#98University of West London logo

University of West London, London

England, Uk28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.9K/Yr (£16,583/Yr)Living$19.5K/Yr (£14,790/Yr)Admission M.A Human Resource ManagementDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE58$22.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 41 by The Guardian in 2026
#99University of Chester logo

University of Chester, Chester

England, Uk30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.2K/Yr (£13,783/Yr)Admission M.A Social WorkIELTS7.0PTE65$11.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026Ranked 71 by The Guardian in 2026
#100University of Sunderland logo

University of Sunderland, Sunderland

England, Uk64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.2K/Yr (£16,024/Yr)Living$10K/Yr (£7,560/Yr)Admission M.A Social WorkIELTS7.0PTE57$13.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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