Royal College of Art

The Royal College of Art (RCA) began as the Govt School of Design in 1837. In 1967, the RCA was granted a Royal Diploma and university status; today, it is the most prominent postgraduate art and design institution in the world.

The mission of The Royal College of Art is, as cited by the school's announcements, "to advance learning, knowledge, and professional competence - especially in the fields of visual arts - in the theory and procedures of artwork in their connection to commercial and industrial processes and social developments." The College also covers other topics relating to these aforementioned fields via teaching, research, and collaboration with businesses.

The RCA Library is an invigorating and vital resource that informs and enhances your study, research, teaching, and studio practices at the College. Its holdings comprise more than 70,000 volumes on art and design, as well as supplementary themes that represent the whole scope of RCA activity. The College also has active subscriptions to a range of periodicals and publications, in addition to a library of older titles.

Founded: 1837

Headquarters: London, U.K.

Acceptance Rate: 27.2%