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Royal Academy of Music

London, United Kingdom · Public · Est. Not stated on the pages reviewed

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Location

London, United Kingdom

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About the university

The Royal Academy of Music is a music conservatoire in London. It teaches a four-year BMus, MA and MMus degrees in performance and composition, a one-year MA in Musical Theatre, professional and advanced diplomas, and research degrees. Entry is by audition through UCAS Conservatoires, and the Academy says it awards over £5 million in scholarships a year to 83% of its students.

The Academy publishes international fees, but its fees page shows three annual fee tables without saying which academic year each applies to (for example, BMus international fees of £28,250, £29,050 and £29,900). We have therefore not listed course fees; confirm the fee for your entry year with the Academy.

Type
Music conservatoire in London
Scholarships
Over £5 million a year, awarded to 83% of students (Academy homepage)
Undergraduate
Four-year Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Postgraduate
MA, MMus, PGCert, diplomas and MPhil/PhD
Applications
Through UCAS Conservatoires, with audition
Fee deposit
10% due on 11 June; balance by 1 September

Rankings

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    Royal Academy of Music doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

      Scholarships

      • UG and PG

        Academy merit scholarships

        Value: Varies; over £5 million a year in total, to 83% of students

        Eligibility: All disciplines and programmes; awarded after audition.

        Official page (opens in a new tab)

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • BMus applicants need suitable academic qualifications as set out in the Academy's Qualification Guide (for example two A levels or the IB Diploma with 24 points), plus a successful audition.
      • You must be at least 18 by 1 September of the year you join.

      Postgraduate

      • Apply for Year 1 through UCAS Conservatoires; the Academy does not accept credit transfers for postgraduate courses.
      • Written work is required for MMus, Professional Diploma and Advanced Diplomas.
      • The Gap Year and Organ Foundation courses are not eligible for a Student visa.

      Documents

      • Passport
      • Academic transcripts (results normally due by mid-July)
      • English test result (normally due by 1 May before the course starts)
      • Audition repertoire as set out in the Course Finder

      Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      BMus Year 1, MA, PGCert, Professional DiplomaIELTS 5.5 overall (each element also at this level) or TOEFL iBT 4 overall.
      Advanced and CPD Diplomas, BMus Year 2/3 entryIELTS 6.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall.
      MMus and MPhil/PhDIELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 5 overall.
      Other testsPTE Academic and Cambridge C1 Advanced are also accepted; ask admissions for the scores.

      Accommodation and living costs

      The Academy pages we opened do not list accommodation options or costs; it refers students to a Living in London guide. Ask the Academy about housing.

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      Campus and location

      The Royal Academy of Music is a conservatoire in London that welcomes students from around the world.

      • Performance and composition at BMus, MA and MMus level.
      • One-year intensive MA in Musical Theatre.
      • Advanced Opera Diploma (two years) and Advanced Artist Diploma.
      • LRAM teaching licence course.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      The Academy says its alumni shape musical culture in many ways. It does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For the Graduate Route, see our UK guide.

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      Studying in the UK

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      FAQs

      What are the Royal Academy of Music's fees for international students?

      The fees page lists three annual fee tables without year labels; for example the international BMus fee appears as £28,250, £29,050 and £29,900. Confirm the fee for your entry year with the Academy.

      What IELTS score do I need?

      IELTS 5.5 for BMus Year 1 and MA, 6.0 for advanced diplomas, and 7.0 for MMus and research degrees.

      Are there scholarships?

      Yes. The Academy awards merit scholarships after audition in all disciplines, over £5 million a year to 83% of students.

      Sources

      1. Royal Academy of Music: homepage (opens in a new tab)
      2. Royal Academy of Music: fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
      3. Royal Academy of Music: entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
      4. Royal Academy of Music: about our courses (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.ram.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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