Established in 1882, Royal College of Music is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Royal College of Music (RCM) is a very small coeducational UK higher education institution. Royal College of Music (RCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.