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Royal Academy of Music

London, United Kingdom

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About Royal Academy of Music

not for profit · Specialist Institution

The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) is a specialist music conservatoire in London and a full member institution of the University of London. Founded in 1822, it offers world-class training from undergraduate to doctoral level across performance, composition, conducting, musical theatre, and research. Students come from more than 60 countries. In 2023, the Academy was awarded Gold by the Office for Students under the Teaching Excellence Framework. Over £5 million is awarded annually in scholarships and bursaries.

Music

Music Performance

Music Composition

Conducting

Musical Theatre

Opera

Jazz

Historical Performance

Music Research

Institution profile

Short name: RAM
Founded: 1822
Ownership: not for profit
Institution type: Specialist Institution

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Funding opportunities exist for international students

English requirements defined

English proficiency required for non-native speakers. Accepted tests: IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced. Minimum IELTS: 5.5 overall (all components) for BMus Year 1, MA, PG Cert, Professional Diploma; 6.0 for BMus Year 2/3, Advanced Diplomas; 7.0 for MMus, MPhil/PhD. Results must be submitted by 1 May before course commencement and must be less than two years old.

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Admissions

Language req.: English proficiency required for non-native speakers. Accepted tests: IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced. Minimum IELTS: 5.5 overall (all components) for BMus Year 1, MA, PG Cert, Professional Diploma; 6.0 for BMus Year 2/3, Advanced Diplomas; 7.0 for MMus, MPhil/PhD. Results must be submitted by 1 May before course commencement and must be less than two years old.
Application deadlines: 2026-10-01

Academics

Language: English
Degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhD

Cost & support

Tuition: Varies by program
Living cost est.: ~$1,942/mo
Scholarships: Available

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Tuition & living costs

Tuition: Varies by program

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Living cost estimate: ~$1,942/month

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The Royal Academy of Music is a world-leading specialist music conservatoire in London, a member institution of the University of London, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in music performance, composition and related disciplines.