What does music mean to you?

At the Royal College of Music, it means everything. Find out more about studying at the Global No. 1 for Music and Performing Arts according to the QS World University Rankings of 2024, 2023 and 2022 and why students from all over the world choose the RCM for an inspirational learning experience.

At the Royal College of Music, it means everything. Find out more about studying at the Global No. 1 for Music and Performing Arts according to the QS World University Rankings of 2024, 2023 and 2022 and why students from all over the world choose the RCM for an inspirational learning experience.

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Meet our alumni

We've been the home to the world's best musicians for more than 140 years.

Be inspired by the diverse careers enjoyed by our alumni in the music industry and beyond.

Read their inspirational stories

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News

Sounds of Blossom: Royal College of Music and Kew Gardens unite once again for musical celebration of spring

The Royal College of Music and Kew Gardens welcome the arrival of spring in London with a unique festival of music and nature from 15 March to 6 April 2025.

Eden Shifroni named as 2025 recipient of Alastair Jackson International Opera Award

The Alastair Jackson International Opera Award (AJIOA), managed by Melba Opera Trust, provides full funding to support two years of tuition and living expenses at the Royal College of Music, enabling Eden to complete a postgraduate Artist Diploma.

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