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The Royal College of Art is an exempt charity, regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
Explore our world-leading staff. We are the only UK art and design university where all academics are research active – meaning everything we teach is related to cutting-edge research.
The RCA works closely with a diverse range of community partners and participants to develop collaborative projects and create a positive impact in the social and cultural fabric of our local, national and global communities.
The RCA recognises its responsibilities to reduce the environmental impact of its activities, and constantly improve its sustainability performance. As an organisation, we contribute to global challenges of sustainability and climate change through our behaviour and activities and via the work of our staff, students, researchers, alumni and innovation start ups.
The Royal College of Art (RCA) was founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design. In 1967 it was granted a Royal Charter and university status. Today, the RCA remains the world’s most influential postgraduate art and design institution.
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