Royal Academy Schools
The RA Schools has been a key part of the Royal Academy since its foundation in 1769. We offer a full-time, three-year programme to 10–17 postgraduate students each year. We charge no fees.
Studying at
the RA Schools
Find out more about the structure of the programme and the facilities at the Julia and Hans Rausing Campus in the heart of London.
Apply to study at
the RA Schools
Applications for 2025 are now closed.
Find out more about the application process.
Our community
We’re home to a community of artists where curiosity and life-long critical friendships are fostered. Find out more about the students currently studying at the RA Schools.
Our graduates go on to make significant cultural contributions, in the UK and around the world.
Our permanent faculty are all practising artists. Our visiting faculty include leading contemporary artists, thinkers and academics.
The Starr Fellow is a US national who is Artist in Residence at the RA Schools.
Applications for the 2025 Starr Fellowship are open from 9 September – 6 December 2024.
The history of
the RA Schools
Since the Royal Academy was founded we have provided a free, independent, artist-led programme.
Find out more about some of the stories from over 250 years of the RA Schools.
Our benefactors
We’re grateful for the generous support of benefactors to keep the RA Schools free for all students.
Find out more about our benefactors and how to support the RA Schools.
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