Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) is proud to celebrate another exceptional year of university success, with our Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma students receiving an incredible 462 university offers from leading institutions across the UK and around the world.
These outstanding results highlight the talent, hard work and creative excellence of our Art & Design and Performing Arts students, who continue to secure places at some of the most prestigious universities, conservatoires and performing arts institutions globally.
Exceptional Success at World-Leading Art & Design Universities
Among the 462 offers received, an impressive 135 offers came from the University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked 2nd in the world for Art & Design*.
These offers were awarded across UAL’s six renowned colleges, including:
- 32 offers from London College of Communication
- 25 offers from Central Saint Martins
- 25 offers from Camberwell College of Arts
- 23 offers from London College of Fashion
- 17 offers from Wimbledon College of Arts
- 12 offers from Chelsea College of Arts
- 1 offer from the UAL Creative Computing Institute for Creative Robotics
Receiving an offer from a UAL college is a remarkable achievement, reflecting the strength of our students’ portfolios, creative thinking and dedication to their chosen disciplines.
200 Offers from QS Top 50 Art & Design Universities
CSVPA students have secured 200 offers from universities ranked within the QS World Top 50 for Art & Design*, demonstrating the international calibre of their work and ambition.
Offer highlights include:
- 135 offers from the University of the Arts London (ranked 2nd globally)
- 1 offer from Rhode Island School of Design (USA) (ranked 4th globally)
- 31 offers from the Glasgow School of Art (ranked 8th globally)
- 1 offer from Savannah College of Art and Design (USA) (ranked 15th globally)
- 32 offers from Goldsmiths, University of London (ranked 26th globally)
These results showcase the success of CSVPA’s specialist creative pathways in preparing students for progression to the world’s most respected art and design institutions.
Offers from Prestigious Global Universities
Beyond specialist arts institutions, CSVPA students have also attracted attention from internationally recognised universities across a range of disciplines, demonstrating the breadth of opportunities available to CSVPA students.
In total, students received 15 offers from universities that feature in the QS Top 100 Global Universities**, including:
- University College London (UCL)
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Southampton
Performing Arts Students Shine on the Global Stage
CSVPA’s Performing Arts students have also achieved outstanding results, securing offers from some of the most respected drama schools, conservatoires and performing arts institutions in the world***.
Highlights include:
- 1 offer from Guildhall School of Music & Drama (ranked 3rd globally for Performing Arts)
- 2 offers from Royal Northern College of Music (ranked 11th globally for Performing Arts)
- 3 offers from Trinity Laban Conservatoire (ranked 13th globally for Performing Arts)
- 2 offers from Royal Holloway, University of London (ranked 37th globally for Performing Arts)
- 4 offers from The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (ranked 41st globally for Performing Arts), including 3 unconditional offers
- 9 offers from Goldsmiths, University of London (ranked 43rd globally for Performing Arts)
- 7 offers from Leeds Conservatoire
- 3 offers from Berklee College of Music in USA
- 2 offers from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- 1 offer from Rose Bruford College
These achievements reflect the exceptional performance, creativity and professionalism demonstrated by our students throughout their studies at CSVPA.
A Reflection of Talent, Creativity and Determination
The remarkable total of 462 university offers is a testament to the ambition, vision and dedication of our students, as well as the expert guidance and personalised support provided by our teaching faculty.
At Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts, we are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved. These university offers reflect a generation of artists, designers, performers and creative thinkers who are ready to make their mark on the world.
Start Your Creative Journey at CSVPA
If you aspire to study at a leading creative university, conservatoire or drama school, CSVPA can help you take the next step.
Explore our Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma courses and discover how our specialist pathways, expert teaching and industry-focused approach can help you realise your creative ambitions and progress to your dream university.
Find out more today and begin your journey with CSVPA.
*QS World University Rankings 2026: Art and Design **QS Top 100 Global Universities ***According to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Performing Arts
