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Universal Arts School

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Spain main campus, Valencia Spain

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125Postgraduate programs

About Universal Arts School

Universal Arts School is an international animation and design school that has been providing higher education since 1994. Also known simply as UA School, the university has campuses in Spain and Hollywood, developing courses in partnership with leading companies including Bioware. It ranks as the fifteenth best animation school in the world, and takes first place in Spain. Universal Arts School is also known for its innovative online learning experience where students can access a virtual online campus with interactive avatars. UA School teaching specialises in 3D Animation, Video Games, Digital Cinema and VFX. 

UA School graduates can be found working at companies like ILM, Sony ImageWorks, Weta Digital, Blue Sky Studios, Lucas Arts, Disney, Framestore, The Mill, CodeMasters, MPC, Double Negative, Ubisoft and Asylum, among others. Alumni have earned an array of awards for their expertise. 

Training at Universal Arts School is hands-on and provides students with the knowledge needed to excel in their fields. A personalised methodology means small class numbers, so students can develop one-to-one relationships with instructors and mentors. Faculty are a dynamic and multicultural team of professionals, offering a specialised and high-quality service to students and graduates. Universal Arts School’s mission is to help propel students towards success in a competitive, demanding and innovative industry. 

The UA School academic offer is based on an innovative route system where students can design their own career path: multiple types and lengths of study are available. Universal Arts School includes a one-year accelerator programme at the end of each cycle where students learn to apply their acquired knowledge in practical projects.

About Universal Arts School

Universal Arts School is an international animation and design school that has been providing higher education since 1994. Also known simply as UA School, the university has campuses in Spain and Hollywood, developing courses in partnership with leading companies including Bioware. It ranks as the fifteenth best animation school in the world, and takes first place in Spain. Universal Arts School is also known for its innovative online learning experience where students can access a virtual online campus with interactive avatars. UA School teaching specialises in 3D Animation, Video Games, Digital Cinema and VFX. 

UA School graduates can be found working at companies like ILM, Sony ImageWorks, Weta Digital, Blue Sky Studios, Lucas Arts, Disney, Framestore, The Mill, CodeMasters, MPC, Double Negative, Ubisoft and Asylum, among others. Alumni have earned an array of awards for their expertise. 

Training at Universal Arts School is hands-on and provides students with the knowledge needed to excel in their fields. A personalised methodology means small class numbers, so students can develop one-to-one relationships with instructors and mentors. Faculty are a dynamic and multicultural team of professionals, offering a specialised and high-quality service to students and graduates. Universal Arts School’s mission is to help propel students towards success in a competitive, demanding and innovative industry. 

The UA School academic offer is based on an innovative route system where students can design their own career path: multiple types and lengths of study are available. Universal Arts School includes a one-year accelerator programme at the end of each cycle where students learn to apply their acquired knowledge in practical projects.

Available programs

A master’s course at Universal Arts School consists of two years of learning – with the option of either a single master’s or a double master’s in the same amount of time – or four years. A five-year option is also available. UA School offers a wide range of subjects, which include:

  • Concept artist (2-5 years) 
  • Videogame developer or programmer (2-5 years)
  • Videogame artist (2-5 years)
  • Film director (4-5 years)
  • Character animator (2-4 years) 


For two-year courses, students can focus on either a single master’s or a double master’s across 24 months. Learning takes place either on campus, online, or a combination of the two. 

Four-year courses are designed specifically for jobs in high demand, and aims to open doors to jobs within the sector. Students can take advantage of grants and study at discounted rates. 

Programmes running for five years guarantee the highest level of skill and leave graduated with two fullstack qualifications – some of the strongest skill levels in the industry. A discount of 50% is available on the second of the two fullstack programmes. 

The UA School Acceleration Programme offers candidates the chance to develop skills and experience using the Universal Arts School facilities and training – but for their own business. Ideal for startups, small businesses or just for gaining practical experience in the sector, the UA School Acceleration Programme lasts for nine months. Students already enrolled on a UA School master’s course take part in the Acceleration Programme as part of their studies in order to graduate. 

Tuition fees are payable either in full or split between payments on organised financial plans. Students benefit from discounts on multiple programmes of study.  

Universal Arts School offers student finance schemes and help-to-study programmes for those facing economic challenges. Financing programmes are offered through Spanish banks – students can check the website to find out if they’re eligible for funding. Discounts are available on courses that combine multiple award or subject areas. 

Students can apply to study at Universal Arts School through the online admissions portal. UA School applicants need to input their prior education details and select the location, subject area and type of study. Although there are no mandatory levels of prior learning required, all applications need to undertake an admissions test to gauge their level of understanding and experience within the industry.

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