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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

London, United Kingdom

Private non-profit

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Private non-profit
Founded
1904

Overview

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) is one of the world's leading drama schools, located in central London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1904 and a registered charity (no. 312819), RADA offers vocational training for actors, stage managers, designers and technical stagecraft specialists. The Academy is a world leader in both acting and theatre production disciplines, developing individual potential through rigorous, practical training. RADA offers degree-level programmes including a BA (Hons) in Acting, as well as a range of short courses, part-time programmes and professional development opportunities, delivered in-person at its London sites and in New York. Its graduates go on to become leaders as actors, directors, writers, producers, designers and stage managers.

Fields of study

  • Acting
  • Theatre Production
  • Stage Management
  • Theatre Design
  • Technical Stagecraft

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
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Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
shortcourses@rada.ac.uk

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Acting Essentials - New York (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time——£150 / courseVaries—
Advanced Acting Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time——£2,400 / totalVaries—
Advanced Improvisation (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time——£500 / totalVaries—
An Actor's Workout: Stage and Screen Acting in New York (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£1,800 / totalVaries—
Intermediate Meisner (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£3,950 / totalVaries—
Meisner Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£1,100 / totalVaries—
Monologue Workout (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£1,000 / totalVaries—
Monologue Workout - New York (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£1,800 / totalVaries—
Monologue Workout: Saturdays (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time——£1,100 / totalVaries—
Part-Time Acting Foundation (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time—6 months£8,950 / totalNov 9, 2026—
Shakespeare in New York (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£1,800 / totalVaries—
Stanislavski in Action (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£1,000 / totalVaries—
The Working Actor: Semester-length Programme (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time——£7,500 / totalApr 5, 2026—
Voicing Character (opens in a new tab)English · Online——£450 / totalVaries—
Working Actor Practice: evening intensive (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time——£1,000 / totalVaries—
Young Actors: Saturday School (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time——£175 / totalVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.