Royal Northern College of Music
Higher EducationEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
Royal Northern College of Music is a higher education institution dedicated to training musicians and related professionals. Based in Manchester, England, the college has operated since 1973 and resides on its Oxford Road campus. It functions as a mid-sized organization focused on developing young talent across performance, composition, and education. Its programs target aspiring musicians, composers, conductors, educators, and entrepreneurial talent from around the world seeking advanced training. RNCM pursues collaborations with other institutions and ensembles to broaden study and performance opportunities, including partnerships with Chetham's School of Music and Manchester Collective. In February 2026, the college joined a Greater Manchester-wide student mental health service partnership that brings together universities and the NHS in the region.