
Key details
Time
- 11am – 1:30pm
Location
- External (Overseas)
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GLAM Hotel Milano
Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 4/6, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
Price
- Free
Who can attend
- Everyone
Type
- Recruitment event
You're invited to join us in Milan to find out more about the world's number 1 art and design university!
Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?
You’re invited to meet Dr Spyros Bofylatos (Tutor Research on Design Products MA) and Charlie Smith (Events and Recruitment Officer) in Milan for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.
What to expect
Saturday 11 October, 11am – 1.30pm
11am - Guest arrivals and refreshments
11.30am - About the RCA presentation and Q&A
1pm - Networking and group portfolio workshop
1.30pm - 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.
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.
I'm thinking of applying to the RCA - can I have an informal portfolio chat?
Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop at the event to learn more.
Other events at the RCA
We will also be at the QS Discover fair in Milan, Friday 10 October 2025 - join us to find out more about the RCA. Look out for the RCA stand!
Is Rome closer to you? We are hosting Meet the RCA in Rome, Saturday 4 October 2025. We are also at the QS Discover fair, Wednesday 8 October 2025.
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 the host

Charlie Smith
Events and Recruitment Officer
Charlie joined the RCA as the Events and Recruitment Officer in 2024. She supports the marketing team by curating UK and International events designed to attract people to the Royal College of Art and help them find out more about the college, what it means to study a postgraduate art & design degree and how to develop one's creative practice into a successful application.