Performing Arts

Explore the World University Rankings by Subject to find out which universities are considered the best for studying performing arts. It is no surprise that many of the top-performing arts schools are specialized institutions. Among the 150-plus schools included in the ranking, the Royal College of Music in the UK maintains its position as the best in the world. The top 10 performing arts schools this year sees a new entrant, The Royal Danish Academy of Music, which has made an impressive leap from 17th to ninth place, now ranking as the third-best performing arts school in continental Europe. Discover where the top universities for performing arts are located and what sets them apart in the field of arts education.