City & Guilds of London Art School
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1854
Overview
Founded in 1854 as the Lambeth School of Art, City & Guilds of London Art School is a specialist independent higher education institution and registered charity in London. It offers intensive, studio-based programmes in Fine Art, Conservation, Carving, and Mosaics at undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation levels, taught by leading practitioners. The school awards almost half a million pounds in bursaries annually and works with over 30 schools across London.
Fields of study
- Fine Art
- Conservation
- Carving
- Mosaics
- Art & Design
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS); Quality Assurance Agency (QAA); Arts University Bournemouth (degree validation)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026, Autumn 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£12,635 – £23,740 / year
From about $16,046 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees are reviewed annually and may increase with one term's notice. A non-refundable Successful Application Processing Fee (SAPF) of £250 (Home) or £350 (International) is charged on acceptance of a place. Home students also pay a £500 deposit (which forms part-payment of fees). 2026/27 MA Conservation: Full-time Home £12,870, Full-time International £23,740, Part-time Home £6,820/yr, Part-time International £12,635/yr.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Conservation (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £23,740 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | 2026/27, 2027/28 |
| MA Conservation Collection Care & Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £23,740 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | 2026/27, 2027/28 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.