Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Rankings 2024-25

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, located in Glasgow, Scotland, is considered to be one of the top-performing arts schools in the United Kingdom. It is ranked as the top conservatoire in Scotland and among the top three in the UK for performing arts education. In the 2021 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts, it was ranked #51-100 globally.  It is known for its high-quality training in the performing arts, including programs in music, drama, dance, production, and film. The RCS is also known for its strong connections to the professional performing arts industry, with many of its graduates going on to successful careers in theatre, film, television, and music. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland rankings according to various magazines is given below:

Rankings by various magazines: 

• #3 - CUG The Complete University Guide in 2022
• #18 - Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
• #4525 - EduRank’s World University Rankings  

Course-Wise Ranking

One of the UK's conservatories with the broadest range of disciplines is the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. It provides professional instruction in the fields of education, music, theatre, dance, production, and film, as well as interdisciplinary learning across its cutting-edge curriculum. Some of its top programmes are music, acting, dance, production and film.  

Arts Visual & Performing Rankings: 

#2 - Drama, Dance & Cinematics in the UK (CUG The Complete University Guide 2022) 

#5 - Music (Good University Guide by Subject - The Times)   

#3 - Music (The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject) 

#4 - Music (CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject)

#13 - Drama, Dance & Cinematics in the world (CUG The Complete University Guide 2022)