Top Performing Arts Universities & Colleges in Australia in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

The University of Sydney, Sydney

6.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia30%Acceptance Rate
Master of Architectural Science Sustainable Design High Performance Buildings
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$42,055/Yr)$30.3K/Yr
Living
(A$11,760/Yr)$8.5K/Yr
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#35/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

Macquarie University, Sydney

9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia54%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.Ed Performing Arts and Entertainment Industries
Course duration:
4 years
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Tuition:  
(A$40,850/Yr)$29.4K/Yr
Living
(A$26,400/Yr)$19K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Deakin University, Geelong

7.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
Bachelor of Creative Arts Drama
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL94PTE65
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Tuition:  
(A$34,400/Yr)$24.8K/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

University of Adelaide, Adelaide

10.0(Based on 16 User Reviews)South Australia, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
MMus Performance Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$48,020/Yr)$34.6K/Yr
Living
(A$19,440/Yr)$14K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

6.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia77%Acceptance Rate
B.A Drama
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$32,575/Yr)$23.5K/Yr
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#201/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Newcastle, Newcastle

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia87%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music and performing Arts
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$13,353/Yr)$9.6K/Yr
Living
(A$11,158/Yr)$8K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Griffith University, Brisbane

7.7(Based on 9 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia
BA Musical Theatre
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE55
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Tuition:  
(A$39,750/Yr)$28.6K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Flinders University, Adelaide

6.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)South Australia, Australia
B.A Creative Arts - Drama
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL72PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$35,500/Yr)$25.6K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of South Australia, Adelaide

6.8(Based on 9 User Reviews)South Australia, Australia65%Acceptance Rate
BA Performing Arts
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$43,400/Yr)$31.2K/Yr
Living
(A$8,970/Yr)$6.5K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Australian Catholic University, Brisbane

7.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia67%Acceptance Rate
BA/BS High Performance Sport
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$32,392/Yr)$23.3K/Yr
Living
(A$15,699/Yr)$11.3K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba

7.7(Based on 5 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
B.A Creative Arts - Theatre
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$27,400/Yr)$19.7K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs

6.2(Based on 2 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia82%Acceptance Rate
B.A Creative Industries - Theatre and Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL76PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$25,000/Yr)$18K/Yr
Living
(A$9,600/Yr)$6.9K/Yr
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The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle

8.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)Western Australia, Australia8%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Studies (Major)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$64,518/Yr)$46.5K/Yr
Living
(A$15,640/Yr)$11.3K/Yr
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TAFE NSW, Sydney

9.2(Based on 1 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia79%Acceptance Rate
Certificate Music Industry - Performance
Course duration:
6 months
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5.5PTE42
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$26,540/Yr)$19.1K/Yr
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Box Hill Institute, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia85%Acceptance Rate
B.A Applied Music - Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$21,020/Yr)$15.1K/Yr
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Excelsia College, Port Macquarie

New South Wales, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
B.A Dramatic Art
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$23,000/Yr)$16.6K/Yr
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