Summary
Set in the heart of Manchester, the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is a leading international conservatoire. It attracts talented students, teachers, conductors, composers, and artists from across the world, home to over 300 teaching staff and more than 900 students from 60 countries. The RNCM offers professional musical training at the highest level, with exceptional teaching, learning, and performance opportunities.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate67%Postgraduate33%
Study mode
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Full-time98%Part-time2%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK70%International22%EU8%
Student gender
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Male 51%Female 49%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
Subject League Tables 2025
Music ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10086.4 86%20th
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Entry standards
/ Max 213150 70%29th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%53rd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.76 69%53rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.3 98%9th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%8th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
The Royal Northern College of Music offers specialist degrees in music, including composition and conducting. Students benefit from a creative community where they can develop their individual talents, gain a broad range of skills, get opportunities to perform, and learn from experts. All students get plenty of support from dedicated and knowledgeable tutors to help them reach their potential. Find the Royal Northern College of Music on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
The RNCM provides over £1m in the form of student scholarships and bursaries each year. Scholarships are offered to applicants who demonstrate outstanding ability and potential at audition. There’s no separate application process for these as everyone is automatically considered. Bursaries are available for international and postgraduate students, allocated on the basis of need and merit. All eligible students will be invited to apply by the RNCM as part of the admissions process. Access bursaries are also available to Home-fee undergraduates from low-income households.