Royal Academy of Music
London, United Kingdom
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
- 1822
Overview
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) is a specialist music conservatoire in London and a full member institution of the University of London. Founded in 1822, it offers world-class training from undergraduate to doctoral level across performance, composition, conducting, musical theatre, and research. Students come from more than 60 countries. In 2023, the Academy was awarded Gold by the Office for Students under the Teaching Excellence Framework. Over £5 million is awarded annually in scholarships and bursaries.
Fields of study
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Composition
- Conducting
- Musical Theatre
- Opera
- Jazz
- Historical Performance
- Music Research
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS) / University of London
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- 2026-10-01
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@ram.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£19,250 – £38,750 / year
From about $24,448 / year
Domestic students
£9,790 – £21,100 / year
Fees are per academic year and subject to annual increase. UK BMus fees are aligned with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK government. Figures shown are for academic year 2026/27.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | £30,850 / year | Oct 1, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Master of Arts (Musical Theatre Performance) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | £28,500 / year | Oct 1, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Master of Arts (Standard Two-Year Track, excluding Musical Theatre) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | £31,200 / year | Oct 1, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Master of Music (Standard Two-Year Track) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | £36,850 / year | Oct 1, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Professional Diploma (excluding Musical Direction & Coaching) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | 1 year | £28,950 / year | Varies | — |
| Research Degree Programme (MPhil/PhD) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | PhD | 4 years | £19,250 / year | Oct 1, 2026 | September 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.