How to apply

Exchange students from a UCA partner institution:

  • You will need to be nominated for a place at UCA by your home institution to start the process. 
  • If your nomination is successful, you will receive an “Invitation to Apply” email from UCA, which will contain an online link to the official application form for you to complete your application. 

Free moving students:

  • If you are applying for a fee-paying exchange place at UCA, please email exchange@uca.ac.uk for an application form.

Programme selection

At UCA, incoming Study Abroad students are enrolled into Year 2 (level 5) undergraduate programmes.

Programmes are structured in a set module route. This means that you can only take the set modules within the programme of application. Typically, each semester, there are two core modules and one elective credit-bearing module. These modules have a combined total of 60 UK Credits (600 study hours), which is equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Please note: not all undergraduate programmes are open to exchange students each semester.

UCA student working in the studio

Application process

You must apply using the unique link sent to you by email. This link is specifically connected to your exchange programme nomination.

In the online form, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Personal details: Country of birth, nationality, ethnicity, country of domicile, disability status, etc. You must also upload a copy of your passport ID page.
  • UCA semester: Select the period for which you have been nominated by your home university - Autumn (September to January), Spring (January to May) or full academic year.
  • UCA course: You must also select the UCA course you wish to be considered for.
  • Academic background: Provide details of the qualifications you are currently studying for at your home university. You must upload your current academic transcript in the original language, along with an official English translation if issued in a non-English-speaking country.
  • English language qualification: Please refer to our guidance Evidence of English Language Level.
  • UCA declaration: Read and understand the declaration at the end of the application. Use the dropdown menu to select your response.
  • Form submission: Confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete, then click Submit.

If you encounter any problems or have feedback regarding the online application form, please email exchange@uca.ac.uk.

If a portfolio is required for your chosen course, UCA will email you with instructions on how to submit it.

For guidance on creating a strong portfolio, please refer to our portfolio advice.

The UCA International Admissions Team will assess your application and notify you of the official outcome. If your application is successful, you will receive an unconditional offer, which you must firmly accept via email within two weeks.

If you have questions regarding the outcome, please email exchange@uca.ac.uk.

Previous steps

This is the first step of the application process; there are no previous steps!

Next steps

Find out what else you need to do:

Step 2: Prepare for UCA Step 3: Enrolment Step 4: Starting at UCA Step 5: Living in the UK