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Cambridge Arts & Sciences

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: csvpa.com

Overview

Institution Type: College

CSVPA, short for Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts, is a Cambridge-based school for creative and performing subjects, with sites in the centre of the city, including its main building on Round Church Street.

The school offers diploma-level, foundation-year, undergraduate and postgraduate study spanning art and design, fashion, music and performing arts, with a central admissions office based in Chesterton, Cambridge. The school holds an annual graduation ceremony and supports students exhibiting work at events such as Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers.

Location & Contact

Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Cambridge Arts & Sciences are listed below.

Academic Details

Cambridge Arts & Sciences's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 115
Female Students: 90

Programs Offered

Every programme Cambridge Arts & Sciences currently runs, grouped by degree level and searchable.

12 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 12 programmes

Showing 10 of 12.

Scholarships in United Kingdom

the United Kingdom-wide scholarships, relevant to students considering Cambridge Arts & Sciences or other institutions there.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Cambridge Arts & Sciences

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Cambridge Arts & Sciences, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Cambridge Arts & Sciences offers 12 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Each programme at Cambridge Arts & Sciences has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Cambridge Arts & Sciences. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Cambridge Arts & Sciences's own admissions portal at www.csvpa.com.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Arts & Sciences

Concise answers to common questions about Cambridge Arts & Sciences.

What city is Cambridge Arts & Sciences in?

Cambridge Arts & Sciences operates from Cambridge, United Kingdom.

How big is Cambridge Arts & Sciences's student body?

Cambridge Arts & Sciences serves approximately 115 students.

What is Cambridge Arts & Sciences's official website?

You can find Cambridge Arts & Sciences online at www.csvpa.com.

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