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United States of America

Find out about applying to Escape Studios as an international student from the USA.

Access information on academic entry requirements and further information specific to your country.

Kickstart your creative career with Escape Studios. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony certified school, we offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the creative industries.

This page will provide you with all the information you’ll need to know about applying to Escape Studios from the United States of America.

Any questions? Get in touch with our friendly team of Applicant Advisors.

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APPLYING FROM THE USA

Undergraduate

International undergraduate applications can be submitted through our applicant portal (which can be found on the individual course pages).

You may also apply through UCAS.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate applications are submitted directly to Escape Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages. 

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see

Securing your student visa

International students who require a visa to study in the UK should ensure they have sufficient time to apply and obtain a student visa ahead of the course start date. Typically, we recommend allowing at least two months for this process.

For more detail on applying for a student visa, please see the 'Visa Advice' section on our International Hub.

Undergraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for an undergraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Students who hold a High School Diploma with a minimum overall average of 3.0 SAT 550 in each band or ACT 25 in each band.

  • Students who have 2 Advanced Placement (AP) with a minimum score of 3.0.

Undergraduate applicants will also need to submit an undergraduate portfolio.

Postgraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for a postgraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.6 out of 4.

Postgraduate applicants will need a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (or significant professional experience) and a postgraduate portfolio.

Short courses

We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Our short course entry requirements are as follows:

  • Be over 18

  • Have a good understanding of written and spoken English

  • Feel comfortable using a computer.

If you have specific questions about your qualifications or would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk.

Undergraduate

The international tuition fees for September 2025 entry are:

  • £17,995 per year for undergraduate (bachelors) degrees*. Duration: three years for BA/BSc, four years for the integrated masters MArt/MSci.

Postgraduate

The international tuition fees for February 2025 entry are:

  • £19,995 per year for postgraduate (MA/MSc) degrees*. Duration: One year.

Fees for short courses vary. Please refer to our course pages for the latest and most accurate information including tuition fees, or contact us.

*Fees are provisional and subject to change.

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