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

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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.

 

Book a session with Adriane

Ways to study at Falmouth

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Undergraduate Study

Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professio...

Undergraduate Study
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Postgraduate Study

Online or on-campus, you'll build your networks and expand your horizons in an environment of open i...

Postgraduate Study
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Online Study

Harness Falmouth's expertise and industry connections in a way that works for you.

Online Study

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from students from all over North America. We'll consider the equivalency of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process.

Discover our entry requirements for the following countries by clicking the button below:

  • Canada
  • United States of America

Explore entry requirements

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.

Discover more about student life

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

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.

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BSc(Hons) Robotics third-year student Luke Steppens went back to school at 38, retaking his GCSEs an...

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Turning robotics work into an escape room | Degree Show Stories

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BSc(Hons) Robotics graduate Ana Zaikina built on previous work with an escape room company by explor...

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Building a root-bound Victorian world for Falmouth’s Games Expo | Degree Show Stories

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BA(Hons) Game Art graduate Kodie Holland spent her final year creating Atelier's Key, a first-person...

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An international student's journey into robotics | Degree Show Stories

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BSc(Hons) Robotics graduate Adithi Jayaraman came to Falmouth as an international student after the ...

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iz

Landing an Oxford internship while building an award winning third-year game | Degree Show Stories

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BA(Hons) Game Art graduate Iz Foo spent their final year working as an environment artist on Atelier...

Landing an Oxford internship while building an award winning third-year game | Degree Show Stories
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Computing for Games graduate lands Epic Games internship | Degree Show Stories

18 August 2026

BSc(Hons) Computing for Games graduate Sam Lloyd was one of the main programmers on Atelier's Key, h...

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Games Academy students recognised at The Rookies 2026

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Three entries from Falmouth's Games Academy have been named finalists in the Rookie Awards 2026, an ...

Games Academy students recognised at The Rookies 2026
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Games Academy trio named Into Games 50 winners

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Three graduates from Falmouth’s Games Academy have been named winners in this year's IG50, an annu...

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Online Film & TV graduate films Antarctic extremes on “impossible” trip

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When disabled adventurer Darren Edwards set out to reach the South Pole, the goal was extraordinary....

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A microscopic breakthrough in Marine & Natural History Photography | Degree Show Stories

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BA(Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography final-year student Aryah Nagarajan has made a microsco...

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Chris Jones

Journalism graduate builds award-winning podcast career

29 June 2026

Since graduating from Falmouth, journalism graduate Chris Jones has worked across US politics, podca...

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Games Academy graduate on building a career in game storytelling

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Aymie Martin’s games career has taken her from production to narrative, working across military si...

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Game Development graduate on working on the new Forza Horizons 6

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Hot off the heels of graduating from BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, graduate Jack Mulford joined...

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Visual Effects graduate celebrated with Academy Award

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BA(Hons) Digital Animation & Visual Effects graduate Josh Bainbridge has received a Scientific and T...

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Creative Events Management graduate on building a career in accessibility

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Less than two years after graduating from the BA(Hons) Creative Events Management course, Freya Pret...

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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.

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Apply directly or through UCAS

You can also choose to apply either directly with us or through UCAS depending on your course. We'll support you every step of the way. Find out about your application journey and further support on our international apply page.

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Got more questions?

Speak to our dedicated North America advisor, Adriane Marriott-Mills, by emailing adriane.marriottmills@falmouth.ac.uk or booking a video session. Adriane can offer you 1-1 support throughout your application journey.

Book a session with Adriane
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