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Nurturing the future of music
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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.

Life at the Royal College of Music

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How to apply

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Support for all students

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Creative Careers Centre

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Life at the College

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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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Royal College of Music ranked Global No. 1 for fourth consecutive year

The Royal College of Music (RCM) has once again been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The College has proudly held the top spot in Performing Arts for four consecutive years and for Music since its introduction last year.

Royal College of Music students and alumni recognised in Classic FM 30 under 30

Students and alumni from the Royal College of Music (RCM) continue to shape the classical music world, with several earning a place in Classic FM’s 30 under 30 list which celebrates musicians who are transforming the industry.  

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Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro

Go behind the scenes with RCM opera singer and Andrea Bocelli Foundation - Community Jameel scholar Anastasia Koorn, who shows us a sneak peek into rehearsals for RCM Opera’s spring production of Le nozze di Figaro, opening on 17 March.

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