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Nurturing the future of music

Global No.1 for Music and Performing Arts in the 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Study with us.

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Meet our alumni

We've been the home to the world's best musicians for more than 140 years.

Be inspired by the diverse careers enjoyed by our alumni in the music industry and beyond.

Read their inspirational stories

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'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

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RCM Brass Faculty welcomes renowned musicians as Visiting Professors

Three distinguished musicians join the Royal College of Music (RCM) Brass Faculty as Visiting Professors: Sarah Willis, horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic; Clare Farr, principal bass trombone of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra; and Jens Bjørn-Larsen, tuba player with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.

Inside the contemporary conservatoire: an in-depth new book from the Royal College of Music

Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Royal College of Music, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the Royal College of Music (RCM) as a central case study.

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