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The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a public postgraduate university in London, England, specializing exclusively in art, design, architecture, and innovation. Founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design and renamed the Royal College of Art in 1896, it is the United Kingdom's only entirely postgraduate art and design institution and is widely regarded as one of the world's leading universities in creative disciplines. The RCA operates urban campuses in South Kensington, Battersea, and White City. With approximately 2,555 students enrolled in 2024/25, the RCA offers master's and research degrees across fields including fine art, fashion, communication design, architecture, and digital technologies. The college emphasizes practice-led research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong links with industry and cultural institutions, drawing students from more than 60 countries. It holds degree-awarding powers granted in 1967 and is recognized as a UK government-recognised higher education institution.
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Academics & Programs
12 programs catalogued.
Admissions Intelligence
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Entry requirements
- IELTS
- 6.5+
- TOEFL
- 92+
- Duolingo
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- PTE
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- Application deadline
- Varies
- Application fee
- 0
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Elite award for 2026 Master's students from India and Turkey demonstrating top-tier creative merit; applied as a tuition reduction.
Elite award for 2026 Master's students from India and Turkey demonstrating top-tier creative merit; applied as a tuition reduction.
Elite award for 2026 Master's students from India and Turkey demonstrating top-tier creative merit; applied as a tuition reduction.
Elite award for 2026 Master's students from India and Turkey demonstrating top-tier creative merit; applied as a tuition reduction.
Elite award for 2026 Master's students from India and Turkey demonstrating top-tier creative merit; applied as a tuition reduction.
Bursary for outstanding global applicants with high-fidelity portfolios and strong academic backgrounds for 2026 entry.
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Post-study & PR
Most United Kingdom universities offer 2-3 year post-study work options for international graduates.
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