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Royal College of Art

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world rank  950

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Overview

Founded in 1896, the Royal College of Art is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Royal College of Art (RCA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Royal College of Art (RCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 128-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

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

University Identity

Name
Acronym RCA
Founded 1896 Origins date back to 1837 as the Government School of Design
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University Location

Address Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU London
United Kingdom
Royal College of Art's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Royal College of Art Phone Number +44 (20) 7590 4444
Royal College of Art Fax Number +44 (20) 7590 4500

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Royal College of Art's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Royal College of Art's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Royal College of Art's admission information.

Royal College of Art's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Royal College of Art's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Royal College of Art's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Royal College of Art.

Royal College of Art's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Royal College of Art has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Royal College of Art's Control Type Control Type

Royal College of Art is a public higher education institution.


Royal College of Art's Entity Type Entity Type

Royal College of Art is a non-profit higher education institution.


Royal College of Art's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Royal College of Art's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Royal College of Art does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Royal College of Art's main facilities:


Royal College of Art's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Royal College of Art's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Royal College of Art's main services:


Royal College of Art's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Royal College of Art's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Royal College of Art's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Royal College of Art is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Royal College of Art 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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