Arts University Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth (AUP), formerly known as Plymouth College of Art, is a public university located in Plymouth, South West England. Established in 1856 as Plymouth Drawing School, it gained university status in 2022. 
AUP specializes in creative education, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and pre-degree courses in art, design, crafts, and media. The university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including over 13,000 square meters of studios and workshops across four city-center sites. 
In 2024, AUP was ranked as the top university in the South West region and received high marks in various categories, including facilities, teaching quality, and student support.