The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in Westminster, London, is one of the oldest and most prestigious music conservatoires in the world. Founded in 1822 by John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland, it received its Royal Charter from King George IV in 1830. As a constituent college of the University of London, the Academy offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across performance, composition, jazz, and opera.
In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject (Performing Arts), the Royal Academy of Music ranked 2nd globally, affirming its position among the world's most elite music institutions. The Academy recruits students from over 50 nationalities, fostering a truly international community of musicians.
The Academy's museum houses one of the world's most significant collections of musical instruments, including instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri. Its alumni include some of the most celebrated names in music history, from Sir Henry Wood and Sir Simon Rattle to Elton John and Annie Lennox.
Hong Kong pianist Tin-Pui Tang studied at the Royal Academy of Music under a full scholarship from The Muriel, Lady Kadoorie Music Scholarship, graduating with a Master of Arts in Piano Performance with Distinction in 2020. His principal teacher at the Academy was Professor Rustem Hayroudinoff, a distinguished pianist and pedagogue.