Royal Academy Schools: Applications for October 2027

Eligibility

Committed, evolving contemporary fine art practice; three years of full-time studio study

Royal Academy Schools: Applications for October 2027 Professional Development | Promoted just added Updated: 02 September 2026 Professional Development | Promoted just added Royal Academy Schools: Applications for October 2027 Updated: 02 September 2026 The Royal Academy of Arts is committed to encouraging and achieving a professional environment which is underpinned by fairness to all individuals, where diversity is recognised, encouraged and valued, and the concept of individual responsibility is accepted by all. At the Royal Academy Schools, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable artistic community. As part of this commitment, we consider applications contextually. This means we take into account the social and cultural background and other demographic factors, circumstances and educational background of each applicant to ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly and holistically. This helps us ensure that the application process does not inadvertently disadvantage any particular applicant group. Who can apply: - A committed and evolving contemporary fine art practice - A determination to focus on study and the studio over three years - The capacity to be critically engaged both with your own work and with that of others - The drive to make an active contribution to all aspects of the programme - Engagement with the contemporary, making art now What you get: There are no course fees. A key principle of the RA Schools is that our programme is free of charge to every applicant offered a place. In addition, the Royal Academy secures funding to support our student bursaries. Students are provided with an annual bursary of no less than £4,000, divided into three portions, which are then transferred at the start of each term. You will not need to apply for this. We are able to provide students with significant financial needs with additional bursary funds. All bursaries are allocated on a financial need basis. Entry Fee: US$46.00 Deadline 14 December 2026