Best university to study Illustration?

Hello everyone! I have chosen to take an illustration course, but I am not sure which is the best place to do it. I would really love to study in London, or Edinburgh, but I have also heard that it is very hard to get in the Edinburgh University.. I am not from England and I have only heard a few things about 'this' and 'that' university

If there is someone with experience in illustration courses or just being informed of the topic, could you give me some advice? Thank you!

I recently went to check out Edinburgh for Illustration, only problem I found was that it only took max. 20 people, so less chance of getting in. Also it's four years instead of three and as I'd have to pay (I'm from England) I decided not to apply. Don't know if that helps you or not

If you do an art foundation course, which is free if you are under 19, you go straight into the second year, so it costs you no more than anywhere else. Just in case you were still interested.

Already sent off my application I'm hoping to avoid a foundation year, don't know how realistic I'm being though :/ Also, Edinburgh is very far from home for me. I did love the city though

But the course fee in Edinburgh is 1820 pounds per year. Isn't thant cheaper than all the universities in England?

This probably won't be much help, but I'd advise you to stay away from the 'big names' in London (UAL).

I am studying Illustration at ECA, dude. YOU WILL LOVE IT! reputation for exellence and nice place and tutors!

I was going to plug ECA as well, as my son is a former student, but as that's all I ever do on here, I thought I'd better back off! It is, indeed, a wonderful place.

Hello,

I was just wondering if you have any inclination on what to include in my portfolio, anything specific that they'd like to see, for example? Also, how did your son find the interview?

Thank you.