Meet the Royal College of Art in Helsinki

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 Harold Offeh (Head of Programme Contemporary Art Practice MA) in Helsinki for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

What to expect

Monday 15 September 2025, 5.30-8.30pm

5.30pm - Beginning of 1:1 meetings with Dr Harold Offeh

8.30pm - End of meetings

We are hosting 1:1 meetings with senior academic Dr Harold Offeh (Head of Programme Contemporary Art Practice MA). Please use this time to ask questions and/ or have your portfolio reviewed by a senior academic of the RCA.

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 note they do not need to 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.

Please only book one slot to allow others to attend. If we notice you have booked more than one, we may cancel your latest booking.

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 bring your portfolio digitally to your appointment.

About the host

Dr Harold Offeh - Head of Programme Contemporary Art Practice MA

Harold is Head of Programme in MA Contemporary Art Practice (CAP) and a visiting lecturer in MA Print. Working across all the pathways in CAP, he mostly engages with students through one to one tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Harold Offeh was born in Accra, Ghana, but grew up in London. He is an artist working in a range of media including performance, video, photography, learning and social arts practice. He studied Critical Fine Art Practice at the University of Brighton (1996–99) and completed an MA Fine Art Photography at the Royal College of Art (1999–2001). He is due to complete his PhD in 2020. He lives in Cambridge and works in London and Leeds, where he is also currently a Reader in Fine Art at Leeds Beckett University. He has also been a Visiting Lecturer at Goldsmiths College, Slade School of Art, the Royal Academy Schools, Central St Martins and School of the Art Institute in Chicago, USA.

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.