Summary
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art offers world-leading training in the theatrical arts. It inspires freedom, encouraging students to go beyond what they think is possible as artists. Its sense of warm community will enable you to be vulnerable and push yourself to take risks. It is a place of challenge that seeks conviction above perfection, where hard work will be rewarded with creative growth. Applications to courses are made directly to RADA via their website.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate86%Postgraduate14%
Study mode
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Full-time100%Part-time0%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK88%International9%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 38%Female 62%
League table performance
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Performing Arts Tables 2026
Overall ranking
4th out of 14
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000929 93%4th
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Entry standards
/ Max 178141 79%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.28 82%2nd
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Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Research intensity
/ Max 1n/a -
Academic services spend
/ Max 5096n/a -
Facilities spend
/ Max 1805n/a -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 4.44.41st
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Continuation
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10071.4 71%8th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.0 75%6th
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Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, or RADA, is one of the UK's most respected drama schools. It offers top-quality training for people who want to make a career in acting, stage management, design, and behind-the-scenes technical work. With over a hundred years of creative achievements behind it, RADA brings together a diverse group of talented individuals who all share a love of putting on a great show and telling compelling stories.