North America
Creativity knows no bounds, and neither do we.
As a student from North America, you can expect support in choosing your course with us, applying, arriving, studying and living in Falmouth. Read about it on this page.
120
+ yrs
Creative Education
85
+
Courses
Your dedicated Course Advisor
Meet Adriane Marriott-Mills, our dedicated advisor for North America.
She can offer you 1-1 advice and guidance, introducing you to Falmouth, helping you choose a course and preparing you for applying.
Ways to study at Falmouth
Undergraduate Study
Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professio...
Postgraduate Study
Online or on-campus, you'll build your networks and expand your horizons in an environment of open i...
Online Study
Harness Falmouth's expertise and industry connections in a way that works for you.
Entry requirements
We accept a range of international and national qualifications. Select your country below for more information:
Ontario:
Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
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Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability |
Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc
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British Columbia:
Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
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Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc
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Quebec:
Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
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Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc
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Undergraduate - BA(Hons)
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Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability |
Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc
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Please see our English language requirements page |
Postgraduate research - PhD
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Please see our English language requirements page |
If the qualification you are doing is not listed, you can speak to your dedicated advisor Adriane who'll be able to chat to you about your options. You can find her email below:
E: adriane.marriottmills@falmouth.ac.uk
If you're from a country where national qualifications do not give direct access to our degrees, we also accept a wide range of recognised international foundation qualifications including, but not limited to, those with whom the University has partnerships.
Take a look at our International Foundation Providers Partnerships page for a list of our partner organisations.
Our community and campuses
Explore our campuses
Falmouth University has two campuses which students from North America may study on. Use the interactive virtual tour to check out our industry-standard facilities and beautiful surroundings.
Falmouth University is based in Cornwall, the South West of the UK. Cornwall is renowned for beautiful beaches, wild cliffs and a strong creative heritage.
We might not be a city, but when it comes to weird and wonderful events, we've got them. From arts festivals, to music and food, Cornwall has a strong identity and continues to inspire individuals in their creative journeys.
Why Falmouth?
120 years' experience
For well over a century we have been been forging trail-blazing graduates and conscientious creators to make a better future.
Professional facilities & teaching excellence
Learn in industry standard facilities and get taught by professionally practicing lecturers.
Peerless connections and a vibrant community
Make the most of our impressive industry connections and thrive in our creative and inclusive community.
Connect with our community
Ask a student
What better way to find out about life at Falmouth University than by asking our current students? From arriving in the UK, to course details, and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.
Simply set up your account, send them a question and they'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Meet us in your country
You can also meet us in your country. Our team regularly travels internationally to meet with students all over the world.
Find out where our team is going next
How we'll support you
As a student from North America we'll support you in the following ways:
- Guaranteed university-managed accommodation for all undergraduate international offer-holders that apply for accommodation on time
- Dedicated international postgraduate accommodation (limited rooms on a first come, first served basis)
- Airport collection (charges apply)
- International café – a forum for all international students to access support and discuss issues of mutual interest
- Pre-arrival UK life and culture virtual sessions
- English language support available all academic year – help with speaking, pronunciation, academic writing, speaking etc. Group classes and 1:1 help available
- Careers and employability advice from day one of your studies
- Support from application to arrival, through study and beyond
- If you are applying with us using a US federal loan, you can find more information here.
Where could you go from Falmouth?
We're empowering next gen creatives
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Application support
We support applications from individuals from North America. If you'd like to use an educational agent who can help you with your application and visa then click the link below to find one in your country.
