University of the Arts Singapore

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The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is Singapore's first and only arts university, established in 2023 through an alliance of two renowned arts institutions: LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). It is best known for offering a comprehensive range of disciplines across fine arts, design, media arts, performing arts, and arts management. International students will find a vibrant, English-speaking environment dedicated to fostering creative talent, with programs designed to cultivate a global perspective in the arts. While specific dedicated international offices are evolving with its new structure, its constituent colleges have a strong track record of welcoming and supporting students from around the world, ensuring a rich multicultural learning experience. Its distinctive characteristic is its unique position as a national arts university, providing a unified and elevated arts education pathway in Southeast Asia.

Background

The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is Singapore's first university of the arts. It was formally announced in 2021, as an alliance between LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Under this arrangement, the two institutions operate as distinct entities yet allows students to access opportunities from both schools. The UAS office is located at the National Design Centre in Middle Road, amidst the arts and heritage precinct of Bras Basah Bugis. UAS commenced its inaugural intake in August 2024 and confers degrees as Singapore's 7th University.

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