United States of America

The Courtauld Institute of Art’s globally focused curriculum is reflected in its diverse student body. We encourage applicants from all over the world to apply for one of our esteemed programmes.

Entry requirements for students applying from the USA

Undergraduate

Our most successful candidates achieve:

  • A minimum GPA 3.5 overall with three AP at 4 or above.

However, we will consider candidates that meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum GPA 3.3 with one of the following: AP (4+), SAT (1350+), ACT (31+), or college/university/community college class with a minimum of B+

Postgraduate

  • The award of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum 3.3 GPA overall.
  • Equivalent to a good 2:1 in a UK first degree.

If your country’s qualifications are not listed, please contact us at international@courtauld.ac.uk – we will be happy to provide a grade equivalency.

Mastery Transcript®

We accept the Mastery Transcript®. Mastery Transcript Ready.

We accept the Mastery Transcript®. We value the insight it gives us into what students have learned and how they put that learning into practice.

English Language Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic / for UKVI) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing (must be taken within 2 years of the start of the programme)
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing
  • Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing

Please visit the English Language Requirements page for more information and criteria, as well as further foreign language requirements.

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