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Royal College of Art

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world rank  971

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Overview

Royal College of Art is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London, United Kingdom. Established in 1896, Royal College of Art (RCA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. RCA provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 130-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. RCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Royal College of Art's Control Typepublic

Entity

Royal College of Art's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Royal College of Art' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Royal College of Art's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym RCA
Founded 1896 Origins date back to 1837 as the Government School of Design
Motto
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Location

Address Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU London
United Kingdom
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Royal College of Art Phone Number (20) 7590 4444
Royal College of Art Fax Number (20) 7590 4500
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Royal College of Art is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Royal College of Art as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Royal College of Art Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Royal College of Art is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Royal College of Art's academic range and degree level offering.



Royal College of Art: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Royal College of Art Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Royal College of Art Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Royal College of Art categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Royal College of Art.



Royal College of Art: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Royal College of Art Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Royal College of Art website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Royal College of Art Admission Info


Royal College of Art's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Royal College of Art is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Royal College of Art's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Royal College of Art has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Royal College of Art 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Royal College of Art's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Royal College of Art has more than 1800 international students.


Royal College of Art's Admission Office Admission Office

Kensington Gore
London SW7 2EU
(20) 7590 4444


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Royal College of Art's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Royal College of Art Size and Profile


Royal College of Art's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Royal College of Art has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Royal College of Art's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Royal College of Art's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Royal College of Art's Control Type Control Type

Royal College of Art is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Royal College of Art's Entity Type Entity Type

Royal College of Art is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Royal College of Art's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Royal College of Art's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Royal College of Art's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Royal College of Art's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Royal College of Art's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Royal College of Art is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Royal College of Art Facilities


Royal College of Art's Library University Library

Yes Visit Royal College of Art's Library


Royal College of Art's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Royal College of Art's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Royal College of Art's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Royal College of Art Services


Royal College of Art's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Royal College of Art's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Royal College of Art's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Royal College of Art's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Royal College of Art's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Royal College of Art Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Royal College of Art consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Royal College of Art
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Communication
  • School of Design
  • School of Fine Art
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Material

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Memberships and Affiliations

Royal College of Art Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Universities UK


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royal College of Art public or private?

Royal College of Art is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Royal College of Art profit or non-profit?

Royal College of Art is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Royal College of Art in terms of enrollment?

Royal College of Art has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Royal College of Art in terms of academic staff?

Royal College of Art's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Royal College of Art a coeducational institution?

Royal College of Art is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Royal College of Art use?

Royal College of Art's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Royal College of Art affiliated with?

None.

Does Royal College of Art admit international students?

Yes. Royal College of Art has more than 1800 international students.

What is Royal College of Art's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Royal College of Art 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Royal College of Art RCA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Royal College of Art RCA located?

Royal College of Art is located in London, London, United Kingdom. Address: Kensington Gore.

Is Royal College of Art RCA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Royal College of Art is accredited by Privy Council (since 1967).

Does Royal College of Art offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Royal College of Art offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Royal College of Art have a university library?

Yes

Does Royal College of Art provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Royal College of Art have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Royal College of Art offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Royal College of Art offer career services?

Not reported

Does Royal College of Art offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Royal College of Art have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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