Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art is in London, England. Its degree types are Graduate Diploma, MA, MArch, MFA, MDes, MRes, MPhil, PhD, across the art and design disciplines.
Last verified: 2026-11-03, against the official sources listed below. Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change each year, so confirm details on the official website before applying.
Why it is listed
This section lists only renowned, top-ranked UK design schools. RCA says it is ranked 1st in the world for Art & Design, 12 years running, in the QS Rankings by Subject. Source (the school’s own site)
Regulatory status
It is on the Office for Students register of English higher education providers (UKPRN 10007777), in the category “Approved (fee cap)”. The register records research degree awarding powers since 1967, and no right to use “university” in its title. Source