Royal College of Art

Royal College of Art ranks #2,216 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 68.05 out of 100. It ranks #117 nationally.

| Global Rank 2216 | Overall Score 68.05 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #117

Top Europe #545

Top World #2,216

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About Royal College of Art

The college is known for its innovative approach to teaching and research, providing students with opportunities to develop their creative talents in a supportive environment. The Royal College of Art emphasizes collaboration with industry and cultural institutions, enhancing students' prospects for successful careers in the arts. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Royal College of Art Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
68.05
Global Rank
#2,216
Regional Rank
#545
Country Rank
#117
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

Royal College of Art Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Royal College of Art’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

80.3 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

75.2 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

71.8 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

78.4 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

79.1 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

70.5 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

85.7 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

64.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

61.3 / 100

Institutional Awards

60 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

59.7 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

63 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

66.3 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

68 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

67.5 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

65 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

64.9 / 100

Quality of Employment

66.2 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

65.8 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

62.4 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

64.2 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

63.7 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

67.1 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

66.7 / 100

International Student Support

70.2 / 100

International Students & Faculty

69.5 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

71.6 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

68.3 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

65.4 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

63.1 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

64.7 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

67.3 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

66.8 / 100

Research Output & Scale

68 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

65.9 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

68.1 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

70.4 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

68.7 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

67.5 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

69.2 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

68.8 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

67.2 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

65.5 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

66 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

66.8 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

67.9 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

69 / 100

Student Support Services

68.3 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

65.8 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

66.5 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

66.3 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

65.9 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

65.7 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

67.3 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

67.1 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

68.2 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

66.9 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

66 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

67.6 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

62.1 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

63.5 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

64.2 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

65 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

64.4 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

61.9 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

63.8 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

69 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

65.9 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

66.1 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

67.8 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

68.6 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

69.4 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

68.5 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

68.7 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

70 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

69.8 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

67.9 / 100

Royal College of Art Historical Rankings

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Historical ranking data for Royal College of Art

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1981 NA #3690
1982 NA #3715
1983 NA #3715
1984 NA #3733
1985 NA #3745
1986 NA #3626
1987 NA #3626
1988 NA #3638
1989 NA #3626
1990 NA #3629
1991 NA #3626
1992 NA #3626
1993 NA #3778
1994 NA #3626
1995 NA #3626
1996 NA #3626
1997 NA #3630
1998 NA #3626
1999 NA #3626
2000 NA #3855
2001 NA #4115
2002 NA #3960
2003 NA #4085
2004 NA #3815
2005 NA #3940
2006 NA #3930
2007 NA #3920
2008 NA #4045
2009 NA #3900
2010 NA #3890
2011 NA #3880
2012 NA #3636
2013 NA #3741
2014 NA #3635
2015 NA #3608
2016 NA #2065
2017 NA #2109
2018 NA #2109
2019 NA #3541
2020 NA #3525
2021 NA #4281
2022 NA #2865
2023 64 #2251
2024 63.95 #2251
2025 62.82 #2534
2026 62.82 #2534
2027 68.05 #2216

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