The Saudi Ministry of Culture has signed a partnership for Riyadh University of Arts’ College of Music with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Signed on Thursday, the partnership aims to further develop cultural and artistic talent and drive cultural exchange.
Collaborative Academic Programmes
The Guildhall School will work with the university to co-create undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes spanning music performance, production and education.
The programmes will help cultivate and support Saudi talent across a wide range of musical disciplines, as well as provide students with a firm understanding of creative processes, research pathways and professional skills.
About the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Founded in 1880, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a vibrant international community of musicians, actors and production artists.
Ranked No. 1 in the Arts, Drama and Music League Table by the Complete University Guide 2025, and in the top three in the world for music by the QS World University Rankings, Guildhall delivers world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
Expanding Cultural Education in Saudi Arabia
The partnership with Guildhall sits within a series of collaborations for the Riyadh University of Arts and its colleges as it bids to co-create academic programmes, collaborate in research, and offer enriching programmes in cultural education and development.
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