Established in 1973, Royal Northern College of Music is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Manchester (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North West England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is a very small coeducational UK higher education institution. Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RNCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.