The Courtauld Institute of Art, commonly referred to as The Courtauld, is a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in the study of the history of art and conservation.
| Acronym | The Courta |
| Nickname | The Courtauld |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Location | City of London, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | The Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN |
The Courtauld Institute of Art's mission is to advance the understanding of the visual arts of the past and present worldwide, through research, teaching, exhibitions, and the stewardship of its collection.
The vision of The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, is to open minds to the power of art as central to human experience. This vision is achieved through a combination of teaching, research, and stewardship of a world-renowned art collection.
The primary objective of the Courtauld Institute of Art is to be a global center for understanding art and its essential role in humanity and society.
At The Courtauld, you will study with leading academics and expert conservators and curators to get hands-on experience and really immerse yourself into the diverse study area that is Art History. Throughout, you’ll work with and learn from like-minded peers from around the globe, people as passionate about art and art history as you.
The Courtauld cares for one of the UK’s finest art collections, including paintings and drawings by Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat alongside works by Reubens, Cranach and others. The Library is a major international research collection of 200,000 art historical books and journals and 60,000+ exhibition catalogues, and several million ebooks, online articles, and digital images.
From cutting-edge facilities to world-leading faculty who are experts in their fields and a strong support network, we aim to ensure that you get the most out of this interdisciplinary, research-intensive graduate programme.
Studying at The Courtauld offers a unique experience in London. As a student with us, you will have the opportunity to study in a small, world-class, art-focused institution within the heart of the city.
Entry requirements vary by course. Please check the course page for requirements.
International Students:
English language proficiency: You will be expected to have an effective knowledge of English, both spoken and written in order to apply. If your first language is not English, we will require proof of English proficiency. For more details, please see the English Language Requirements Page.
Entry requirements vary by course. Please see the course page for requirements.
Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1 in their Bachelor’s degree.
International Students:
Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above). Country-specific qualifications can be found here.
English language requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency –please see the English Language Requirements page.
We welcome applicants with other forms of academic and relevant professional experience. Please note that applicants may be invited to interview on a case-by-case basis.
Apply Via UCAS
Apply Direct
Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : +44 (0)20 3947 7777
Library: Welcome to The Courtauld Libraries, one of the UK's major collections for the study of art history. We aim to offer you the best library experience possible, whatever and however you are studying.
Accommodation: Experience the ultimate university experience with a diverse range of student accommodation. As a student at The Courtauld, you have the opportunity to apply for a diverse selection of halls. With both self catering and catered options available, all halls are located within commutable distance of both our campuses at Somerset House and Vernon Square.
University of London
