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- University of the Arts London Ranking
- University of the Arts London Course Ranking
- UAL The Guardian Ranking 2026
- UAL The Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
- UAL QS Ranking 2025
- UAL THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
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University of the Arts London is one of the top-rated universities in UK. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the University of the Arts London ranking for 2025, it stands at #73 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. THE (Times Higher Education) Guardian has also ranked the university at #13, in 2025.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of University of the Arts London ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | 19 | 15 | 13 | Not Ranked |
| The complete Guide | Not Ranked | 29 | 29 | 34 |
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World rank by different ranking providers
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Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, University of the Arts London has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, University of the Arts London ranks #21. QS has ranked the university at #2 in 2025 and #2 in 2024 showing remained unchanged trend in its national rankings.
The University of the Arts London courses in the field of Mass Communication & Media are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking at #134. Also QS ranks its courses in Mass Communication & Media at #101.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, here’s how some of the courses are ranked:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | #12 | #14 | #21 |
| Mass Communication & Media | #155 | #163 | #134 |
UALThe Guardian Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 15 | 13 | 9 |
| Architecture | 18 | 18 | 34 |
| Business and Management | 58 | 42 | 32 |
| Journalism | 30 | 29 | 12 |
| Media and Film Studies | 47 | 70 | 44 |
UALThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK University | 29 | 28 | 34 |
| Architecture | 20 | 13 | 22 |
| Art and Design | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Business and Management Studies UK | 35 | 40 | 44 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 32 | 35 | 26 |
| Computer Science | 77 | 81 | 77 |
UALQS Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 151 | 151 | 101 |
| Performing Arts | 101 | – / – | 101 |
UALTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2026 |
|---|---|
| University | 1501 |
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