Events for aspiring students January–February 2026
January 31, 2026–December 18, 2025
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2EU
United Kingdom
The Royal College of Art (RCA) presents a series of in-person (London and around the world) and online events in January-February 2026. Aspiring master’s students in arts & humanities, design, communication and architecture are invited to join.
On-campus open days
School of Arts & Humanities (Battersea campus): Saturday, January 31, 2026 / School of Design (Battersea campus): Saturday, January 31, 2026 / Master of Research (MRes) (Battersea campus): Saturday, January 31, 2026 / School of Design (Kensington campus): Saturday, February 7, 2026 / School of Architecture (Kensington campus): Saturday, February 7, 2026 / Graduate Diploma Art & Design (White City campus): Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
On-campus open days are the perfect way to experience studying at the RCA is like. Meet academics and students; get advice on your application, portfolio, and scholarships; tour our campuses, studios, and facilities.
Online events
Online portfolio Q&A week: February 2–6, online Zoom
Online portfolio Q&A sessions help you better understand what makes a standout application, portfolio and video submission. You will also be able to ask any outstanding questions you have ahead of applying.
Graduate Diploma Art & Design
Online open day: Wednesday February 4 / Online study day: Wednesday February 18.
Join these online events to learn more about the programme, including its in-person, online, and blended study modes. The Online Study Day focuses on the fully online mode of study.
Meet the RCA around the world
RCA academic staff regularly host opportunities for prospective students in a host of countries. Upcoming events in January and February are planned in numerous countries including the USA, Canada, India, France, Ireland, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, China and United Kingdom (in and out of London).
How do you meet the RCA around the world? Find out here.
Exhibitions
Architecture MA work-in-progress show 2026: January 22–24, on-campus.
Students from our Architecture MA present a selection of work-in-progress. Meet the architects and designers of the future as their newest work comes together.
