Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2025)
“One of the top performing arts institutions in the world” The Sunday Times, May 2024
Established in 1847, RCS is a dynamic international community of artists. Here you’ll develop your craft, create new work, and collaborate across art forms in one of the finest multi-disciplinary environments in the world.
Be part of a diverse centre of creativity with outstanding teaching, purpose-built facilities, and active partnerships with all of Scotland’s national performing arts companies.
Study at RCS
Be part of Scotland’s national conservatoire and one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions. You’ll be made to feel part of our inclusive and diverse environment from the very beginning of your studies.
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Find the Short Course, Junior Conservatoire, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme for you.
In the Spotlight
BDRS Double Reed Day
The British Double Reed Society & RCS Woodwind department come together for the annual Double Reed Festival. This exciting oboe and bassoon event will feature a stellar line-up of world-class tutors and performers from RCS, offering a day packed with inspiring sessions, performances, and opportunities to dive into the world of double reed instruments.
Summer Schools 2026
Each summer we welcome students from across the world to RCS, both in person and online. Our varied programme has something for everyone and covers dance, drama, musical theatre, music, film and production. After a successful Summer 2025, we look forward to welcoming you in Summer 2026!
Introducing the new RCS tote bag
Specially commissioned from artist and musician Kirsty Matheson, the new RCS tote is inspired by ‘Lochinside’, the piece of music that accompanies our students’ entrance at graduation.
You can find the full range of RCS merch in our online shop.
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What’s On
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Walton's 'Façade': Hebrides Ensemble with RCS Conductors
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
An Evening of Traditional Music
What’s New
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