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Key facts

  • Type
    Public
  • International students
    107
  • Nationalities
    35
  • Total programs
    17

Study abroad at Rose Bruford College

Rose Bruford College is an amazing arts institution based in London. International students are trained to become independent thinkers and world leaders in industries like TV, film, theatre, and live events. The College has two campuses in the city.

As an international student at Rose Bruford College, you’ll work alongside staff and other students from all over the world. You can choose from a whole host of creative arts courses like acting, costume production, and lighting design.

The College’s campuses house a wide range of outstanding facilities like state-of-the-art theaters, high-tech studios, and digital learning spaces. There’s also an array of student wellness workshops and career support services on offer.

University campus in multiple locations

Why study at Rose Bruford College

  • Famous alumni

    Graduates include well-known actors, producers, and directors

  • Global connections

    The College has industry partnerships in Europe, America, and Asia.

  • Career prospects

    Benefit from unique placements and networking events

  • Great location

    Easy access to some of the world’s most magnificent theaters in London

Location

Rose Bruford College

Burnt Oak Ln, Sidcup, Kent DA15 9DF, United Kingdom

London is one of the world’s most renowned cities. The College’s campuses have fantastic transport links to Central London, which is packed with awesome restaurants, entertainment spots, nightlife venues, shops, and tourist attractions.

Fees and funding

Funding

International Student Bursary for Design, Management & Technical Arts Courses}

Each year, Rose Bruford award one bursary to an international student as they commence their study on an undergraduate program within its Design, Management, and Technical Arts (DMTA).

The bursaries, with a value of £2,000 each year for three years (total £6,000) are part of the College’s commitment to making high-quality professional training and education in theatre and the entertainment industries available to students from anywhere in the world.

International students, who have international student fee status and have been offered a place on a DMTA program may apply for the bursary before starting their studies.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £18,900 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    £21,735 to 32,000 per year

Visa requirements for Rose Bruford College

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UK student visa requirements

Life at Rose Bruford College

Life at Rose Bruford College’s campus is wonderfully diverse. It’s home to an amazing student community from an array of backgrounds and traditions. Overseas students from over 35 countries are currently enrolled at the College.

The College’s student accommodation is located in Sidcup. There are 168 individual en-suite rooms in shared apartments. Plenty of privately rented properties and rooms are also available near both campuses - there’s so much choice.

The Student Services team provides support on a number of matters, from money issues to feelings of homesickness. There’s also a dedicated welcome meeting for international students as part of freshers week to help you settle in comfortably.

Facilities

  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Family Planning
  • IT Support
    • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Loan Laptops
  • Food & Restaurants
    • 2 Cafe’s
  • Tutoring Support
    • Academic Tutoring & Support
  • Transport
    • Campus parking
  • Library
    • Computer labs
    • Quiet Areas
    • Group Study Rooms

Student reviews for Rose Bruford College

Overall rating

3.6
6 reviews
  • Overall experience
    4.2
  • Academic
    4.3
  • University social
    3.5
  • Accommodation
    2.3
  • University facilities
    3.5
Valeriya Voronkina
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Studied Creative Arts & Design at Rose Bruford College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    2
  • University facilities
    3
Tell us about Rose Bruford College

The university has a great reputation and recruitment rates after graduation. I study on a great course, but unfortunately the university itself isn't as great. The don't provide enough funding for my course and they force our programme leader to stretch very thin having to manage the entire course on her own, which makes it very difficult. They also took away some of our studios and have been disrespectful to the Theatre design course. The university is far from central London, but it's ok, very manageable. The community overall is lovely, but the management has been quite disorganized sometimes and even disrespectful to me personally on some occasions.

Julia Sopher
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Studied Directing at Rose Bruford College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    1
  • University facilities
    2
Tell us about Rose Bruford College

The Univeristy before the changeover to Rose Bruford as ALRA London base campus was understaffed for their admin department. Our course heads, professors, and freelancers were doing double duty. The school’s international staff was limited.

Shannan Uttaro
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Studied Creative Arts & Design at Rose Bruford College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    3
  • University facilities
    3
Tell us about Rose Bruford College

Bruford has a beautiful campus. There seems to be a lot of unique and useful spaces. CC accommodation needs some work but it is very conveniently located. I would like for there to be more extracurricular activities available to students on campus. There seem to be a lot of societies but those that I have been involved with don’t meet often. It is difficult to make friends if your course isn’t directly involved with the other courses.

Olga Morisse
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Studied Stage Management at Rose Bruford College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    4
  • Accommodation
    2
  • University facilities
    3
Tell us about Rose Bruford College

My uni is very much a place with a nice atmosphere and friendly faces. I personally don´t stay in the accommondation offered by the uni, but I´ve spent a lot of time there given that my friends are. It´s very expensive and not very nice. Lifts are down on the regular, they up the prices often etc. The campus is beautiful, a bit crowded sometimes.

Sophia Hail
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Studied Theatre Studies at Rose Bruford College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    4
  • University facilities
    5
Tell us about Rose Bruford College

Lewisham college hosting the MFA program allows more space for the masters students. However I wish more for activities to be based at the Sidcup Campus.

What Rose Bruford College says

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    Caroline Jenkins
    Caroline Jenkins says:

    The College's close proximity to Central London means that our students can easily explore and enjoy everything that the City has to offer. London is the home to numerous theatres, live event spaces, bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, and museums.

    Most of our undergraduate courses are taught at our beautiful Sidcup campus, in the grounds of the historic Lamorbey House and surrounded by parkland. Central London is under 20 minutes by train from Sidcup train station. Most of our postgraduate courses are taught at our Lewisham campus, which is 10 minutes from Central London by train.

    Students receive many opportunities to build their professional networks whilst they do their very practical training with us. Most of our visiting lecturers work in the industry and students work on industry placements. Towards the end of their studies, students have opportunities to show their work at public productions, showcases, or an exhibition (these options vary between courses). We have a great Student Services team who provide advice and support. These services include study support, disability support, a counselling service, and advice on money and accommodation. There is also an ‘out-of-hours crisis phone line' and someone on reception 24 hours/day at our student accommodation. Students go on to work in the TV, film, theatre, live events, and gaming industries.