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Royal College of Art

Royal College of Art

United Kingdom

rca.ac.uk

About

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is the world's only entirely postgraduate university of art and design, consistently ranked #1 globally in its field. It is renowned for its innovative and experimental approach across disciplines like Fine Art, Design, Architecture, and Communication. With over 75% of its students coming from outside the UK, the RCA boasts an exceptionally diverse and international community. The university offers dedicated International Student Support, pre-sessional English courses, and a rich array of global perspectives embedded in its curriculum, ensuring a highly supportive and enriching experience for international students.

Background

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a public research university in London, England, with campuses in South Kensington, Battersea and White City. It is the only entirely postgraduate art and design university in the United Kingdom.

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Location

Quick facts

Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Founded
1837
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
2,350 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
From abroad
74.2% (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
rca.ac.uk
Source: Wikidata

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