Can you provide the tuition fees and budget details for Royal College of Arts UK for a design course for a PhD?
Here are the current tuition fees and estimated living costs for design courses at the Royal College of Art (RCA), UK, for the September 2026 intake:
- Tuition (Overseas students): £32,600 - £39,200/year, depending on the specific design program (MPhil/PhD, MDes, MArch).
- Deposit: £2,000 (deducted from tuition, non-refundable).
- Living expenses: £15,800 - £29,100/year (includes accommodation, food, travel, materials).
- Visa and health charges: £1,300/year (includes Immigration Health Surcharge and visa fees).
Total estimated annual cost: £27,550 - £63,050, depending on program and lifestyle.
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