Meet the Royal College of Art in Mumbai

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 Sarah Cheang (Head of Programme of V&A/RCA History of Design MA)and Randall Fernandes (India Student Recruitment Manager) in Mumbai for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

What to expect

Saturday 27 September 2025, 2-5pm

2pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments

2.30pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

4pm - Networking and group portfolio workshop

5pm - 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! Book to have a one-to-one meeting with Dr Sarah Cheang on Saurday 27 or Monday 29 September 2025. Find out more or book tickets on Eventbrite.

About the host

Dr Sarah Cheang (Head of Programme of V&A/RCA History of Design MA)

Sarah is a design historian. Her wide-ranging practice focuses on East Asian material culture and the body, with a special interest in fashion and race.

Sarah Cheang joined the RCA in 2011, and has led the History of Design Programme since 2020. A founder member of the Research Collective for Decoloniality and Fashion, Sarah works closely with a group of international scholars and activists who look to counter Eurocentricism in fashion studies and more inclusive and caring world-views in the fashion industry.

Sarah’s teaching interests reflect a commitment to shape more inclusive curricula and decolonial approaches to global history. Recent research and teaching have focussed on concepts of decolonial aesthesis, through experimental teaching methods and the research-led initiative OPEN. Issues of gender, race and ethnicity are often uppermost in her work, and she chaired the Design History Society Equalities Working group 2019–20.

Randall Fernandes (India Student Recruitment Manager)

Randall Fernandes is an experienced International Education Student Recruitment Advisor, dedicated to facilitating global educational opportunities for students.

Randall holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mumbai.

He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has completed various technical advisory courses in the field of Immigration and International Education.

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.