The RCA is globally recognised as a leader in art and design education and research. A public research university solely dedicated to postgraduate art and design education and research. It offers advanced programmes across a wide range of creative disciplines.
The RCA has been consistently ranked the world's number 1 university for Art & Design for ten consecutive years (2015-2024) in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design, it's the world's oldest art and design institution in continuous operation. It received its Royal Charter and university status with degree-awarding powers in 1967.