Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for music and performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2026)
“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
Cowrie Scholarship 2026/27
Applications are now open for the Cowrie Scholarship for students beginning an Undergraduate Music programme in academic year 2026/27! Further details about the award, including full eligibility criteria and application information are available on the dedicated Cowrie Scholarship page.
School of Music Open Day
Registration is now open for our upcoming undergraduate and postgraduate School of Music Open Day on Thursday 14 May!
Explore our facilities, meet staff and students, and find out more about studying Music at Scotland’s national conservatoire.
Summer Schools 2026
Each summer we welcome students from across the world to RCS, both in person and online. Our varied programme has something for everyone and covers dance, drama, musical theatre, music, film and production. After a successful Summer 2025, we look forward to welcoming you in Summer 2026!
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What’s On
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
RCS Symphony Orchestra
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Nora: A Doll's House
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
BA School of Dance - Annual Performance
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Download or browse our prospectus and start your journey to studying at one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions