Courtauld Institute of Art

Overview

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the world’s leading centre for the study of the history and conservation of art and architecture and is part of the University of London.

Facilities for students include libraries, the Research Forum which offers access to visiting speakers from around the world and The Courtauld Gallery‘s outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints, sculpture and decorative arts.

The Courtauld offers an undergraduate History of Art programme, as well as a wide range of postgraduate courses. MPhil and PhD study is also available.

Accommodation

Students who have firmly accepted an offer for a course at least one academic year in duration are invited to complete an application form for the accommodation Courtauld offer. Allocations are determined primarily by distance and prior study in the UK, with international and first-year BA students given priority at Duchy House, located on the Strand in central London.

Location

The Courtauld Institute of Art is located at Somerset House, a large community of creative businesses, artists and makers, in central London.

Alumni

Courtauld alumni include museum directors, curators, academics and conservators, as well as lawyers, publishers, journalists, musicians, politicians and teachers.