Bachelor in Fine Art

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Fine Art are 19,850 USD per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Gateway to Creative Excellence

The Fine Art Foundation Year is a comprehensive introductory programme designed as a gateway to degree-level study in the creative arts. It is aimed at students who want to develop the practical and intellectual skills required to become creative, critical, and reflective arts practitioners. The programme helps you build transferable skills including project management, research, and digital literacy.

Distinctive Learning

• Top 15 Ranking: Art & Design at Northumbria is ranked top 15 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2025).
• Industry Partnership: Opportunity to work in partnership with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, with real-world live briefs.
• Research Excellence: Learn from a team of world-leading artists and academics at a university ranked 4th in the UK for research power in Art and Design.
• Studio-focused: A contemporary, future-facing curriculum delivered through immersive studio and workshop-based learning.

Northumbria University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and established in 1992, is a dynamic UK institution known for its industry links and vibrant student community. With about 32,000 students and roughly 3,300 international students, Northumbria offers a cosmopolitan campus experience within a lively northern city. The university’s focus on employability, practical learning and professional partnerships attracts international learners looking for applied courses and pathways into global careers.

Academic programs at Northumbria combine research-informed teaching with placements, industry projects and professional accreditation where applicable. The university offers extensive student support services, including language tuition, career coaching and enterprise initiatives that help international students build skills and networks. Small-group teaching, labs and studio work create active learning environments, while collaborations with business and the public sector provide real-world exposure.

Newcastle’s energetic cultural scene, affordable living and strong transport links enhance student life outside the classroom. Northumbria supports a wide range of clubs, societies and mentoring schemes that help international students settle and engage socially and professionally. Prospective applicants should check course-specific entry requirements, investigate scholarships and contact the international admissions team early to plan visas, accommodation and arrival arrangements. Northumbria is particularly well suited to students seeking practical education, industry engagement and a supportive urban campus experience.