Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- 31%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1845
Overview
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), founded in 1847, is Scotland's national conservatoire and one of the world's top performing arts education institutions (QS World Rankings 2026 – Top Ten). Located in Glasgow, RCS offers specialist tuition across music, drama, dance, production, film and education under one roof, creating a distinctive multi-disciplinary environment. RCS has two campus buildings: the main Renfrew Street building (100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB) and Wallace Studios (210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR). Around 31% of students come from outside the UK, representing over 60 nationalities. RCS disburses approximately £1.5 million in scholarships annually based on merit and financial need. The institution is a registered charity (SCO15855) and a company limited by guarantee (Reg No. 4703, Scotland), with His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
Fields of study
- Music
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
- Filmmaking
- Dance
- Production Arts
- Education
- Arts Leadership
- Composition
- Conducting
- Traditional Music
Accreditation: Scottish Funding Council; General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) for BEd Music
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- 2027-01-13
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@rcs.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
2026/27 fees: Scottish full-time £1,820 (typically paid by SAAS); RUK (including ROI) full-time £9,790; International (including EU) full-time £29,786. Fees vary by programme and are subject to change.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.