At Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), we are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our 2025–26 Art & Design and Performing Arts Foundation and Extended Diploma students.
Through talent, dedication and an unwavering commitment to their creative ambitions, our students have secured progression to some of the world’s most prestigious art and design universities, drama schools and conservatoires. Their success reflects not only their individual potential but also the transformative impact of their time at CSVPA.
University of the Arts London (UAL) Success
An exceptional year saw 51 CSVPA students secure places at the University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for Art & Design*. This outstanding achievement reflects the strength of their portfolios, creativity and ambition. Among these successes, 12 students earned places at the prestigious Central Saint Martins, progressing to competitive courses including Architecture, Fashion Design: Print, Fine Art, and Graphic Communication Design.
Our students also secured places across all six UAL colleges, as well as UAL’s innovative Creative Computing Institute, demonstrating both the breadth of opportunities available to CSVPA students and the diverse range of creative disciplines they go on to study.
- Twelve students obtained their places at Central Saint Martins (UAL)
- Six students progressed to Camberwell College of Arts (UAL)
- Two students have secured their places at Chelsea College of Arts (UAL)
- Fourteen students progressed to London College of Communication (UAL)
- Fourteen students have joined London College of Fashion (UAL)
- Two students progressed to Wimbledon College of Arts (UAL)
- One student progressed to Creative Computing Institute (UAL)
Progressing to the World’s Leading Creative Universities
Beyond their outstanding success at the University of the Arts London (UAL), CSVPA Art & Design students have secured places at some of the most prestigious universities and specialist institutions for creative education worldwide.
Highlights include:
- Two students obtained their places at University College London (UCL) (ranked #8 Top University in the World**)
- Two students obtained their places at Glasgow School of Art (ranked #8 in the World for Art & Design*)
- One student obtained their place at Savannah College of Art and Design (USA) (ranked #15 in the World for Art & Design*)
- Four students obtained their places at Goldsmiths, University of London (ranked #26 in the World for Art & Design*)
- One student obtained their place at The University of Edinburgh (ranked #35 Top University in the World**)
- One student obtained their place at Manchester Metropolitan University (ranked #89 in the World for Art & Design*)
- One student obtained their place at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- One student obtained their place at The Architectural Association
- One student obtained their place at Istituto Marangoni London
- Ten students obtained their places at Kingston University
- Six students obtained their places at University of Westminster
- One student obtained their place at MetFilm School London
Outstanding Progression to Leading Drama Schools and Conservatoires
Students studying our Drama, Musical Theatre and Music Foundation and Extended Diploma programmes have achieved exceptional progression outcomes, securing places at some of the world’s most respected drama schools and music conservatoires.
These successes reflect the talent, commitment and professional development our students demonstrate throughout their time at CSVPA. Among this year’s achievements, one student progressed to the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ranked fourth in the world for Music, while another secured a place at the Royal Northern College of Music, ranked eighth globally***. A further two students progressed to Trinity Laban Conservatoire, ranked 13th in the world for Performing Arts****. These outstanding destinations highlight the ability of CSVPA students to compete successfully for places at some of the most selective and internationally recognised institutions in the performing arts sector.
Highlights include:
- One student achieved their place at Guildhall School of Music and Drama (ranked #4 in the World for Music***)
- One student achieved their place at Royal Northern College of Music (ranked #8 in the World for Music***)
- Two students achieved their places at Trinity Laban Conservatoire (ranked #13 in the World for Performing Arts****)
- Three students achieved their places at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- One student achieved their place at Goldsmiths, University of London
- Two students achieved their places at Berklee College of Music (USA)
- Two students achieved their places at Leeds Conservatoire
- One student achieved their place at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
At CSVPA, we are committed to providing a creative, supportive and highly individualised learning experience that empowers students to develop their talent, explore their ambitions, and realise their potential. Through expert teaching, industry-informed practice and personalised guidance, we help students build the confidence, skills and artistic vision needed to succeed in higher education and beyond.
A key part of this journey is helping students make informed decisions about their futures. From portfolio preparation and audition coaching to university research and application support, our dedicated staff work closely with each student to identify the institutions and courses that best align with their aspirations, strengths, and career goals.
Whether students are progressing to world-leading universities, specialist drama schools and conservatoires, or taking their first steps into the creative industries, they benefit from an educational experience designed around their success.
At CSVPA our students not only get more, they become more.
For a full list of students’ university progressions from 2025-2026 download out Progressions Guide.
Take the first step on your own creative path, learn more about our Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma courses at CSVPA.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art and Design **QS World University Rankings 2027 ***QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Music ****QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Performing Arts
