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Global No. 1 Music and Performing Arts, QS World University Rankings 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 on a blue background News: Ranked No. 1 for fourth consecutive year
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Experience studying at the Global No.1 for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings of 2022–2025.

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Own a piece of rock history

Enter our prize draw for your chance to win Kurt Cobain’s plectrum, used for the 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.

All proceeds to the prize draw directly support students and the Future Music Fund at the Royal College of Music, London.

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'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

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