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Guildhall School delivers world-class professional training in music, drama, production and design, in the heart of the City of London. 

Ranked in the top three in the world for Performing Arts and the top four in the world for Music by the QS World University Rankings 2026, we support students to unlock their highest potential, pushing the boundaries of artistic practice, and championing innovation and experimentation. Our research impact is recognised as world-leading – the highest of any UK music conservatoire – and we are one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts. 

The power of the arts is unleashed at Guildhall School. 

Top 3

for Performing Arts and top 4 for Music in the QS World University Rankings 2026

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Study with Guildhall

Find a course or programme at Guildhall for you from across the School, from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and doctoral research to short courses, training for under 18s and coaching for professionals.

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Open Days

If you are interested in applying to Guildhall, attend an Open Day to find out more about the opportunities available at the School. You’ll get to discuss the training with teaching staff, current students or recent graduates and find out more about life at the School.

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Request a prospectus

Our Prospectus will give you a flavour of life at the School, and features student and alumni profiles as well as a summary of our programmes and support services.

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Engage with Guildhall

There are lots of other ways to become part of the Guildhall community - whether you're looking to engage with our research, partner with us as an organisation, buy our technical and creative services or become one of our valued supporters.

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Research, Engagement & Services

Find out more about the School's research activity, which explores fundamental questions about the creative arts, as well as our engagement activity and the professional, technical and creative services offered by the School.

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Donate & support

Your support empowers our talented students to excel as creative industry leaders and enrich the lives of people around the world. Explore the many ways you can give and make a difference.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Blurred memories, broken dreams and an endless grind: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow takes us into the world of work and the pressures of contemporary life.

Guildhall School presents this annual series of short films curated by professional writers for the returning screen project.

Available to be viewed online until 11 July 2026.

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