The Courtauld Institute of Art, colloquially known as The Courtauld, is a self-governing institution of the University of London specialising in art history and conservation. It is one of the world's most prominent specialised institutions for studying art history. It is well-known for producing a disproportionate number of notable museum directors from its tiny alumni group.
The Courtauld Gallery houses the art collection most recognised for its French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. The Courtauld Institute of Art is located at Somerset House on the Strand in London. The Courtauld Institute of Art's teaching and research functions were temporarily relocated to Vernon Square in London in 2019 while its Somerset House campus underwent a significant renovation project.
The Courtauld Institute of Art is the primary institution in the United Kingdom for researching the history and conservation of art and architecture. Each year, it educates around 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The University of London awards degrees.
In The Guardian's 2011 University Guide, The Courtauld was placed top in the United Kingdom for History and History of Art. This ranking was confirmed for research quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. According to the Independent, it is "arguably the world's most distinguished speciality college for the study of art history."
In The Guardian's 2017 University Guide, The Courtauld Institute of Art was named top in the United Kingdom for History and History of Art.
The Courtauld has two photographic libraries that began as private collections of two benefactors: the Conway Library, named after Lord Conway of Allington, covers architecture, architectural drawings, sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts, and the Witt Library, named after Sir Robert Witt, covers paintings, drawings, and engravings and contains over two million reproductions of works by over 70,000 artists.
The Witt Library declared in 2009 that it would no longer add new material to its collection. As part of Courtauld Connects, a huge digitisation initiative that will make both Witt and Conway artefacts available online beginning in 2017.
The book library houses one of the most comprehensive collections of art history books and periodicals, and there is also a slide library, a video library, and an IT suite. Catalogues for exhibitions in the United Kingdom.
Institute highlights
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University Type |
Public |
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Established Year |
1932 |
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No of Students |
545 |
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Number of Courses |
8 |
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Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly |
24000-27000 GBP |
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Intakes |
September, January, and May. |
Main intakes
The main intakes are in September, January, and May.
Scholarship
The Andrew Hochhauser KC Scholarship
Value: 6000 GBP
The New Directions Scholarship
Application Process/ documents needed for admission
Academic Documents (For Bachelor)
- SLC Mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate
- SLC Character Certificate
- Transcript of 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
- Character Certificate of 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of 12th grade
Academic Documents (For Masters)
- Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
Passport
Experience letter
Statement of Purpose
Application Fees
Proof of Scholarships - If any
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
College Recommendation (if a current student)
Language Requirement
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Test |
Minimum Score requirement |
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TOFEL Requirements |
N/A |
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IELTS Requirements |
7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in an individual band |
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PTE |
N/A |
FAQ
Q. Can I work as a student in the UK?
Yes, international students in the United Kingdom can work part-time (20 hours per week, seven days a week) throughout the academic year.
Q. Does the Courtauld institute of arts offer financial aid to International Students?
Yes, the Courtauld institute of arts offers scholarships to international students. You can find details about scholarships in our scholarship section.
Q. Are UK credentials recognised internationally?
Yes, degrees from UK universities are recognised globally and are known for their educational excellence.
Q. Are there any specific prerequisites for students under 18 to study in the UK?
Assume you're 16 or 17 and seeking a student visa. In such a scenario, you must have formal permission from your parents/guardians to live and travel freely and the contact information for your guardian in the UK.
Q. How much will it cost to live in the United Kingdom?
The cost of living in the UK will vary depending on where you choose to study. These will cover necessities such as shelter, food, and transportation. You should also budget for adequate money to spend on the vibrant university and college social scene, and any trip plans you may have.
To qualify for a student visa, the UKVI estimates that you will require GBP 1020 per month if you reside in London and GBP 820 per month if you live elsewhere. This amount does not include course costs.
