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During my time here, I organised an international conference based around my subject involving delegates from 4 continents

Emily Baines
DMus, ‘Mechanical Musical Instruments as a Source for Historical Performance’

The research community at Guildhall is a really interesting place to be

Stefania Donini
PhD

I found it very beneficial to take a break from a busy teaching career to think and reflect on my teaching value, principle and strategies

Yushan Li
PGCert Performance Teaching

Studying at Guildhall is really cool because you are in a setting where the arts are valued by an entire community

Natasha Mbwana
BA Performance & Creative Enterprise

The projects we work on are real - we are in effect constantly getting work experience

Laurie Lumley
BA Video Design for Live Performance

Guildhall is an institution that knows it has to be connected to the outside world - that's the key thing. It's not a bubble. It has roots in the city and in the world.

Jonathan Ferrucci
Artist Diploma Piano

One minute you could be playing in the Guildhall Studio Orchestra with jazz musicians, the next you could be playing in the opera pit, then the next minute you'll be with actors doing the musical and then playing a symphony in the orchestra.

Millie Ashton
BMus Violin

I had access to people I would never have been able to meet as a young composer starting out.

Na'ama Zisser
Doctoral Composer in Residence

I knew about the fantastic tutoring and resources, but the friendly and stimulating environment clinched it for me.

Eden Lonsdale
BMus Composition

I had the opportunity to play percussion with the Guildhall Studio Orchestra which gave me the chance to learn from, and play alongside, amazing senior players, as well as to perform with the incredible Liane Carroll.

Dave Adsett
BMus Jazz Drums

At Guildhall, they don't hold your hand, but they're going to push you to become the actor that you want to be.

Daniel Adeosun
BA Acting

It's the scale of productions that really makes Guildhall stand out. It gets to the point where you think, wow, this is massive. In other places, you just wouldn't have that opportunity to learn on the job.

Sian Clare
BA Technical Theatre Arts (Costume)

International

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London.

Read below for further information about the global reputation and reach of the School, details on how to apply and audition as an international student, our international student culture, and the ingoing and outgoing study abroad opportunities available within our network of mobility partners. Applicants for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes should see ‘International Admissions’, or students looking for a short-term study programme or exchange should see ‘Study Abroad and Mobility’ below.

Global Guildhall

The Guildhall School is recognised as one of the world’s leading institutions in the instruction of music, drama, and production arts. Our staff, students, and alumni represent some of the most globally influential in their respective fields.

Read more about our international profile, or filter our news page by ‘international’ to see a record of activities and events conducted internationally or with international relevance.

International Admissions

Guildhall welcomes a diverse community of students from all over the world. The content on the website is relevant to all students, but the information in the International Admissions section is specifically for those joining us from abroad. You can find further information about fees and funding, entry requirements and English language requirements, application procedures and auditions, visa sponsorship, and answers to questions about the EU and Brexit.

International Student Life

Read more about what it’s like to study at Guildhall as an international student, including important information about accommodation, international student orientation, and our buddy programme to help you settle into life in London.

Study Abroad and Mobility

Find out more our incoming and outgoing study abroad opportunities, including Erasmus exchanges, visiting student semesters, summer and short courses, and the integrated international elements to some of our programmes.