University of the Arts London is a public research university in London, England. It is the largest university in Europe to specialise in art, design, fashion and the performing arts.[4] It is a collegiate university with six constituent colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Art and Design, the London College of Communication, the London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art. From 1986 to 2004 it was known as the London Institute. "University of the Arts London offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing art. Our graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide. The University draws together six renowned colleges, each with its own world-class reputation. Our excellent facilities include everything from letterpress machinery to studio theatres and college archives. Find out more about the University's colleges.The university has its origins in seven previously independent art, design, fashion and media colleges, which were brought together for administrative purposes to form the London Institute in 1986"