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Falmouth University

Falmouth, England · University · Est. 1902

UK Rank #77 Star rating 1/6
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Type
University
Founded
1902
Students
7,000
International
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Overview

Falmouth University is a public specialist institution teaching the creative industries, with campuses in Falmouth and Penryn in Cornwall, England. It began as Falmouth School of Art in 1902 and later carried the names Falmouth College of Art and Design and Falmouth College of Arts. In 2012 the Privy Council granted it full university status. Teaching is split between two sites. The Falmouth Campus sits in the town centre, while Penryn Campus, the larger of the two, is run in partnership with the University of Exeter. Around 7,000 students were enrolled as of 2023, studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Prospective students can attend Open Days or Campus Tours, join an Online Event or take a Virtual Tour. Open Days listed run on 3 October 2026, 24 October 2026, 14 November 2026 and 25 November 2026, all in person, with times of 09:00 to 16:00 except 25 November, which runs 12:30 to 17:00. A prospectus for 2027 covers undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university holds the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds, and says it is the first and only specialist creative arts institution to receive it.

Tuition fees & costs

Published tuition, per year

Not published

Typical annual course fee

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Median of this provider's published fees

UKPRN (UK Provider Reference Number)

10008640

The fees shown are the annual tuition figures published in official UK course data (Discover Uni), which cover home-student fee caps. They are not international fees: universities set those themselves and no open dataset publishes them, so we show no figure rather than estimate one. If you need a Student visa you will also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. Always confirm the fee for your specific course with the university before applying.

About Falmouth University

Falmouth University in Falmouth, England: UK university profile with entry requirements, fees and how to apply

Falmouth University is a public specialist institution teaching the creative industries, with campuses in Falmouth and Penryn in Cornwall, England. It began as Falmouth School of Art in 1902 and later carried the names Falmouth College of Art and Design and Falmouth College of Arts. In 2012 the Privy Council granted it full university status.

Teaching is split between two sites. The Falmouth Campus sits in the town centre, while Penryn Campus, the larger of the two, is run in partnership with the University of Exeter. Around 7,000 students were enrolled as of 2023, studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Prospective students can attend Open Days or Campus Tours, join an Online Event or take a Virtual Tour. Open Days listed run on 3 October 2026, 24 October 2026, 14 November 2026 and 25 November 2026, all in person, with times of 09:00 to 16:00 except 25 November, which runs 12:30 to 17:00. A prospectus for 2027 covers undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The university holds the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds, and says it is the first and only specialist creative arts institution to receive it.

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Office for Students, falmouth.ac.uk, Wikipedia

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Choose a course and check its start date and entry requirements. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS (the main deadline is 31 January; 14 October for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary); postgraduate courses usually take applications direct to the university. Scottish first degrees typically take four years, most others three.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic entry requirements. Offers are usually expressed as UCAS Tariff points or grades in A levels, Scottish Highers or an accepted international equivalent; international applicants are assessed on the equivalent of their own qualification.
  3. 3Meet the English language requirement. Most universities accept IELTS Academic or another accepted test; for a Student visa you may need a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider, unless you are exempt.
  4. 4Accept your offer and request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the university, which must be a licensed student sponsor.
  5. 5Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge and apply for a Student visa on gov.uk, showing the maintenance funds required. Check gov.uk for the current fees and amounts before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

How is Falmouth University ranked?

UK national rank #77.

Sources

Last updated 06 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance, verify with official sources before applying.