Falmouth University

Falmouth University is a public creative arts and design university based in Falmouth, Cornwall, southwest England. Its origins date back to 1902 as an art school, and it gained full university status in December 2012. Falmouth specialises in creative education and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as fine art, photography, graphic design, animation, game development, media, music, fashion, and creative business, emphasising hands‑on, project‑based learning. The university encourages cross‑disciplinary collaboration and provides students with opportunities to work on real industry briefs and professional creative projects. Falmouth has built a strong reputation internationally in creative arts and digital media, ranking well in creative subject categories like game design and animation in QS World University Rankings by Subject and other creative school indexes. With a student body of about 4,000–5,000 learners, including students from more than 70 countries, Falmouth offers a vibrant international learning environment. Its location in Falmouth, Cornwall — a coastal town known for its rich cultural and creative scene — enhances the student experience, combining scenic surroundings with creative inspiration.