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About
The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a prestigious public research university in London, England, and the world's only entirely postgraduate art and design university. Established in 1837, it is renowned for its innovation and excellence in creative education, consistently ranking as the number one university globally for art and design. The RCA offers a unique and transformative experience across its three London campuses in South Kensington, Battersea, and White City, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and research-led practice.
UNIREAL Score
57/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 57
Overview
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Established
- 1837
- Students
- 2,700
- Programs
- 37
- Tuition (yearly)
- €39,000
- Admission period
- October – January (for September intake), currently open (for January Graduate D
Programs
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Where is Royal College of Art?
Royal College of Art is located in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to study at Royal College of Art?
Typical yearly tuition at Royal College of Art is about €39,000. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Royal College of Art?
Admission at Royal College of Art usually runs October – January (for September intake), currently open (for January Graduate D.
What can I study at Royal College of Art?
Royal College of Art offers about 37 programs, including Architecture MA, Design Products MA, Global Innovation Design MA, Service Design MA, Animation MA.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Royal College of Art?
Royal College of Art has a UNIREAL Score of 57/100, calculated from: research activity.
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