Key details
Time
- 2pm – 5pm
Location
- External (Overseas)
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To be confirmed
Price
- Free
Who can attend
- Prospective students
Type
- Recruitment event
You're invited to join us in Bangkok to meet the world's number 1 art and design university!
This event is for those exploring postgraduate routes in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities and interdisciplinary practice. Learn more about how the RCA supports artists, designers and researchers to develop their work in an international context and what prospective students need to know about living and studying in London.
You’re invited to meet Joseph Pochodzaj (Senior Tutor & Admissions Tutor - Visual Communication MA) and Lychee Chin (Student Recruitment Manager - SEA) in Bangkok for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.
Event Highlights
- Meet RCA faculty and alumni working across the global art and design industry.
- Discover what life is really like at the RCA and enjoy an informal chat about scholarships, funding, and portfolios.
- Be inspired by a panel on “Design Without Borders”, exploring creativity across cultures.
- See innovative work in our alumni mini showcase.
- Offer Holders welcome - enjoy direct, informal access to RCA staff and alumni and meet fellow future RCA students.
- Network with Bangkok’s creative community of students and professionals.
What to expect
Saturday, 7 February 2026, 2.00pm-5.00pm
1.30pm - Guests' arrival
2.00pm - Welcome and opening remarks
2:10pm - RCA Keynote: Design for Global Impact
2.40pm - Panel: Future Visions - Creative Dialogues Between UK and Thailand
3.40pm - Alumni Mini Showcase
4.40pm - Networking
5.00pm - End
We'd love you to join for all parts of the event but if you can only join for part of it, that's fine too.
*Offer Holders: don’t miss the chance for a private, informal chat with RCA staff and alumni after the main event - get your questions answered and connect with fellow future RCA students.
Who is this event for
- Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
- Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
- Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket
You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.
Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.
How to join
The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.
Can I have a personal one-to-one chat?
Yes! Mini group meetings are available on 8 February, 1-6 pm.
Find out more and book your ticket. Once your attendance is confirmed, we’ll share the meeting location.
Other events at the RCA
We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.
Meet your hosts
In the series
RCA staff often travel to Asia and host event for prospective students.
