University of the Arts: London portfolio requirements
London, England
What University of the Arts: London asks for in an art portfolio: piece count, mediums, deadlines and the extra application steps.
At a glance
- Regular decision
- Jan 13th 2027
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Portfolio pieces
- 3-5 projects
What University of the Arts: London wants to see
UAL wants range, experimentation, and work that relates to the course you applied for. Build the digital portfolio around 3 to 5 projects. Include sketches, references, experiments, and finished pieces. They are reading your process, including the dead ends, along with the final work. Check the course page, because some courses ask for a more specific set of projects.
Apply through UCAS by January 13 for equal consideration for September 2027 entry. UAL emails a PebblePad link after the application, and the portfolio is usually due 7 to 10 days later. If you are invited to an interview, be ready to talk about process and have sketchbooks with you.
Requested mediums
2D & 3D mediums of any kind (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.)
Which majors need a portfolio
Most majors require a portfolio. Check your course for specific entry requirements.
How to apply
Online via Pebblepad. For international students, it's recommended to apply online through UCAS with support from a UAL representative in your country.
No requirements beyond the portfolio and application.
Portfolios that got into University of the Arts: London
Work by Prima Materia students who were accepted to University of the Arts: London. Each student builds a large body of work, and we choose the pieces that fit each school.
Want help building your University of the Arts: London portfolio?
2 Prima Materia students have been accepted to University of the Arts: London. In our Portfolio Program, instructors turn these requirements into a week-by-week plan, give feedback on every piece, and help with your artist statement and submission. We'll choose which of your pieces fit University of the Arts: London's requirements and your major.
