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
Welcome Week 2025
Welcome to all our new students who are starting their programmes at RCS this week! Find our recommendations for enjoying your new home on our Life in Glasgow page, learn about the ways we can support you during your studies on the Supporting You pages, and see what performances you can catch with your free student tickets by visiting What’s On.
School of Stage & Screen Open Days
Our School of Stage & Screen Open Days for 2026 entry are now open for booking!
You can now sign up to attend our upcoming open days for: BA Production Arts & Design, BA Production Technology & Management, BA Filmmaking, BA Acting, BA Modern Ballet and BA Musical Theatre, taking place across October and November.
School of Music Application Deadlines
Applications for our Undergraduate and Postgraduate School of Music programmes close for UK applicants on 2 October 2025. Please note, this deadline also applies to ALL music applicants (UK and International) who are applying for a principal study within our Keyboard department.
Please visit individual programme pages to check repertoire and application requirements.
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What’s On
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
David Watkin - A Celebration
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents:
Let the Right One In
Westbourne Music presents
Mischa Macpherson and Friends
Part of Westbourne Music Concert Series 25/26
Discover our Prospectus
Download or browse our prospectus and start your journey to studying at one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions