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Undergraduate

International undergraduate applications can be submitted through our applicant portal (which can be found on the individual course pages).

You may also apply through UCAS.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate applications are submitted directly to Escape Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages. 

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see

Securing your student visa

International students who require a visa to study in the UK should ensure they have sufficient time to apply and obtain a student visa ahead of the course start date. Typically, we recommend allowing at least two months for this process.

For more detail on applying for a student visa, please see the 'Visa Advice' section on our International Hub.

Undergraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for an undergraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Successful completion of the Ylioppilastsukintodistus/Slutbetyg (Matriculation certificate) with an overall mark of at least 4.0.

Undergraduate applicants will also need to submit an undergraduate portfolio.

Postgraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for a postgraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Successful completion of the Kandidaatti/kandidat or Maisteri/magister with an overall mark of at least 1 (in the scale of 1-3) or an average of 2 (in the scale of 1-5).

Postgraduate applicants will need a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (or significant professional experience) and a postgraduate portfolio.

Short courses

We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Our short course entry requirements are as follows:

• Be over 18
• Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
• Feel comfortable using a computer.

If you have specific questions about your qualifications or would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk.

Undergraduate

The international tuition fees for September 2025 entry are:

• £17,995 per year for undergraduate (bachelors) degrees*. Duration: three years for BA/BSc, four years for the integrated masters MArt/MSci.

Postgraduate

The international tuition fees for February 2026 entry are:

• £19,995 per year for postgraduate (MA/MSc) degrees*. Duration: One year.

Fees for short courses vary. Please refer to our course pages for the latest and most accurate information including tuition fees, or contact us.

*Fees are provisional and subject to change.

Escape Studios is proud to offer the European Scholarship to support talented students from across the EU/EEA who want to study with us in the UK.

What is it? 

The European Scholarship is an £8,460 annual fee waiver available to eligible students enrolling on any undergraduate degree at Escape Studios in September 2026.

This scholarship is designed to make studying in the UK more accessible for EU/EEA students.

Who is it for? 

This scholarship is automatically awarded to students who:

• Would normally pay our annual international fee of £17,995 
• Are residents of an EU/EEA country (see full list below)
• Are EU/EEA country nationals (see full list below)
• Apply and enrol on an undergraduate degree at Escape Studios for the September 2026 intake.

No separate application is needed – the scholarship is applied automatically when you enrol. 

How much will I pay? 

With the European Scholarship, your international tuition fee is reduced from £17,995 to £9,535 per year. This is valid for all three or four years of your degree.

You may also be eligible for additional discounts, such as our full payment discount, which could reduce your first-year fee even further.

Please note the 5% full payment discount is only available on the reduced fee, after the scholarship has been deducted. 

Eligible Countries 

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland*, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. 

*Students from Ireland already qualify for home fees. 

A few things to note 

• The scholarship is a fee waiver, not a cash award
• Students can only receive one scholarship
• The scholarship can be combined with other discounts
• Scholarship recipients may be invited to take part in promotional activities

Full terms and conditions available here. 

You can find out more here about our recommended accommodation used by students at Escape Studios.