The Ruskin School of Art

The Ruskin School of Art is a world-leading, intimate art school at the heart of the University of Oxford. It was established in 1871, with an endowment from the art critic John Ruskin, and it has a rich history of notable tutors and alumni. Today, the Ruskin is one of the top art schools in Europe - scoring a 100 percent in student rankings - and integral to Oxford’s success as the foremost university for the Arts & Humanities worldwide.

In an close-knit and dynamic environment, the school gathers together contemporary artists and theorists with some of the brightest and most creative art students. The Ruskin is deeply committed to artistic research at BFA and postgraduate level. Art is taught as a living element of contemporary culture and practice, yet with a broad range of historical and theoretical references, to ambitious students. Evidently, the wider University setting allows the Ruskin to be in close contact with subject areas and museum collections across the humanities and beyond.

The current redevelopment of the Ruskin’s studio site will open in 2015 with state-of-the-art facilities, a new exhibition space, and the introduction of a Master’s in Fine Art (MFA). It provides an important bridge between the Ruskin’s undergraduate and doctoral programmes, and an exciting opportunity to attract high-achieving emergent artists from around the world.

The Ruskin is immeasurably helped by your donations. Gifts will be used towards student scholarships and bursaries for those who need it the most. Any contribution, big or small, will make a huge difference to future generations of Ruskin students. Thank you so much for your support.