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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In the Spotlight
School of Music International Application Deadline
The deadline for International applications to our Undergraduate and Postgraduate School of Music programmes (excluding applications for Keyboard principal study) is 1 December 2026!
Applications are made through UCAS Conservatoires and Acceptd. You can find more information about specific application and audition requirements on individual programme pages.
75 Years of Stage and Screen
In 1950, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music (as RCS was known then) established its College of Dramatic Art. Since then, generations of students have trained with us to work both onstage and off, and in front of the camera and behind it.
To mark this 75th anniversary, we’ll be celebrating the breadth, depth and richness of the work that Stage and Screen students and staff – past and present – have created. With special events, including performances, alumni meetups and more, we hope that you will join us in celebrating this special anniversary.
Festive Gifting
Share the magic of RCS with someone special this year! Whether they’re a music lover, an aspiring dancer or actor, a lifelong learner, a supporter of the arts, or just after a great night out, we’ve got the perfect present.
Find out more about the ways you can give the gift of RCS this year, including gift vouchers, gifted memberships, and merchandise, on our Festive Gifts page.
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What’s On
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
A Winter's Trilogy
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Junior Conservatoire Student Concert
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