Situated in the heart of Glasgow and dedicating itself to the arts of Drama, Music and Dance, we find the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The campus on Renfrew Street has been designed exclusively for those studying these art forms, meaning that those enrolling can expect to gain access to modern rehearsal rooms and recording studios, with all of the up-to-date materials and equipment that you need to advance in your area of interest.
Latest ranking updates for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- September 2024: Publication of (Business and Management). Ranking position #5.
- July 2024: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranks 8293 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
- May 2024: The University League Tables announced latest results of CUG The Complete University Guide - Arts, Drama & Music League Table (Arts, Drama & Music) with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in position 4.
- May 2024: The University League Tables announced latest results of CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Business & Management Studies) with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in position 26.
University rankings
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- #18
- #8293
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #1
- #14
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #27
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #27
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #6
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- Performing Arts
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
Education
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- #4
- #10
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- Education
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #19
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #7
- #68
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
Highest subject rankings for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Performing Arts
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#6
Arts Visual & Performing
Education
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#10
Education
About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
PROS
- As this school is specialised in the education of the main performance arts, students can look forward to an immersive and supportive environment where they can work together with like -minded colleagues.
- Kids classes are available, as the school appreciates the importance of getting people started early in life in order to enjoy success in these demanding areas.
- While the school does not offer accommodation, Glasgow has some of the lowest rental rates in the UK, and is recognised as a UNESCO world city of music.
CONS
- Tuition fees are prohibitively expensive for many people, however the school determines the fees of each applicant according to their tuition fee status.
- For some of the courses which combine various arts, numerous students have expressed that not all subjects are given equal time.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1993
- Telephone:
- +44 (141) 332 4101
- Address:
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- 100 Renfrew Street
- G2 3DB, Glasgow
- Scotland
- Website:
- https://www.rcs.ac.uk/
- Social:
Map of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- University of Glasgow #3 (2.02 Km)
- University of Strathclyde #5 (0.99 Km)
- Glasgow Caledonian University #9 (0.42 Km)
- Glasgow School of Art #17 (0.38 Km)
FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranks #18 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranks #5 in Glasgow in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 6 universities in Glasgow.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is listed in Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 6 rankings of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland achieved #8293 in Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland achieved the highest ranking for Arts Visual & Performing. It is ranked #4 in CUG The Complete University Guide - Arts, Drama & Music League Table (Arts, Drama & Music). See all subject rankings for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranks #5 among universities in Glasgow and #18 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
In our meta ranking Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranks #18 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Glasgow. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Washington Monthly
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
4icu
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
Webometrics
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%