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.
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
Our graduates are changing the future. From sustainable product design, to earth-conscious events, to powerful art installations telling essential stories, our graduates are changemakers and conscientious creators.
Falmouth graduate wins Portrait of Britain for second year running
10 February 2026
Niamh Shergold discusses the story behind her winning image.
'Volcanic Field Map' by Linda Jarrett.
How an MA Photography project sparked change in emergency planning
05 February 2026
Linda Jarrett discusses her final major project on Auckland's volcanic risk.
Falmouth graduate named in Drapers 30 Under 30
03 February 2026
BA(Hons) Creative Events Management graduate Laonni Easterbrook has been named in the 2026 edition o...
Product design graduate on designing award-winning modular footwear
30 January 2026
BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate Ben Mancini has been recognised internationally after w...
Online Interior Design graduate wins final year project competition
30 January 2026
BA(Hons) Interior Design (Online) graduate Bri Riley-Moore drew on her professional background in we...
Game Development graduate on making retro games and his YouTube following
29 January 2026
From building minigames in LittleBigPlanet as a teenager to releasing homebrew (unofficial hobbyist)...
Meet the Falmouth graduate behind new pottery studio Out West
29 January 2026
Falmouth graduate Louis Domville-Musters is the multi-talented creative behind Out West Studio, a ne...
Online Illustration alumna on finding purpose through creativity
23 January 2026
For Dorcas Tang, studying Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) course from Singapore offered ...
Film & Television alumni win at the Wildscreen Panda Awards
23 January 2026
“Winning at the Wildscreen Panda Awards was honestly a dream come true,” says Adam Radage, a gra...
Game Art graduate reaches finals in international team challenges
20 January 2026
BA(Hons) Game Art and MA Game Art graduate Eden Gates has reached the finals of two team-based game ...
“Every day I am grateful this is my job”: film alumnus on creating visuals for outdoor lifestyle brands
20 January 2026
Sam Sherring’s career as a freelance filmmaker and photographer has led him towards filming conten...
Online Fine Art alumna makes this year’s John Ruskin Prize shortlist after career pivot
15 January 2026
After 15 successful years of working as a marketing director, Tracy McBride decided to switch career...
'Lepidoptera', 2022, Edd Carr
How Falmouth alumnus Edd Carr is pushing the boundaries of sustainable photography
14 January 2026
Edd's work has featured in campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton and Adidas.
Credit: William Bunce
Still life photographer on fusing creativity with technical excellence
13 January 2026
Since graduating from Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Photography degree in 2010, William Bunce has forged a s...
Image: Anya Wilding
How Falmouth graduate Anya Wilding built a multi-disciplined creative career
10 December 2025
Anya Wilding discusses her career as a freelance artist, photography and maker.
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.
