Life at the Royal College of Music

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No.1

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

Gold

Awarded the highest Gold ranking and rated ‘outstanding’ in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework

Top

Ranked top UK conservatoire offering music as a single subject in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework

'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

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Royal College of Music wins 2025 RIBA London Award

The Royal College of Music (RCM) has been awarded a 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London Award, celebrating the College’s landmark redevelopment by John Simpson Architects.

Royal College of Music musicians awarded all four prizes at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards

We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards, with Royal College of Music (RCM) musicians winning all four prizes – a clean sweep that highlights the exceptional artistry at the College.

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