ual generates and inspires the creativity the world needs. since 1842 our colleges have been defining creative education. our network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. we inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. we're a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. university of the arts london (ual) is ranked 2nd in the world for art and design according to the 2023 qs world university rankings®, for the fifth year in a row.  it welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. established in 2004, ual brings together 6 esteemed arts, design, fashion and media colleges, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries ual gives students unique opportunities to learn, create, research and innovate across a whole range of disciplines and at all levels – covering everything from the performing arts, graphic and interior design to fashion and fine art. with a teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, ual is one of the world's leading specialist creative universities. the colleges and institute each have its own culture, philosophy and focus. ual graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the university has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all turner prize nominees.