Top PHD in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in Abroad in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#33/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Stanford University, Stanford

7.2(Based on 4 User Reviews)California, USA4%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
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$63.5K/Yr
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$34.3K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor

9.7(Based on 17 User Reviews)Michigan, USA16%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Performance-Viola
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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$106.5K/Yr
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$21K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Bristol, Bristol

7.3(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK12%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE67
+DmLct
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(£21,900/Yr)$29.6K/Yr
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(£9,720/Yr)$13.1K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

7.7(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK13%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Drama and Theatre Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE298TOEFL80PTE60
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(£21,840/Yr)$29.5K/Yr
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(£8,694/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Queen Mary, University of London, London

9.0(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK44%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Drama
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE68
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£32,366/Yr)$43.7K/Yr
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(£6,571/Yr)$8.9K/Yr
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#112/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Ohio State University, Columbus

5.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Ohio, USA61%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Dance Studies
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79
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J9uNHw:  
$66.8K/Yr
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$15.2K/Yr
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#187/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE69
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£26,700/Yr)$36K/Yr
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(£8,670/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of York, York

5.7(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK79%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL87PTE61
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J9uNHw:  
(£23,900/Yr)$32.3K/Yr
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(£7,657/Yr)$10.3K/Yr
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#194/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Miami, Coral Gables

9.3(Based on 2 User Reviews)Florida, USA19%q8kmCZ
PhD Vocal Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
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$63.5K/Yr
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$13.7K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

9.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)New York, USA74%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE309TOEFL90PTE50
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$25K/Yr
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$18.1K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Victoria, Victoria

9.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)British Columbia, Canada63%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(CA$8,238/Yr)$6K/Yr
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(CA$9,653/Yr)$7K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Literature and Performing Arts and Screen
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL64
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(CA$15,593/Yr)$11.4K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, USA74%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE59
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$58.9K/Yr
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$11.7K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Georgia, Athens

6.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Georgia, USA37.2%q8kmCZ
PhD Theatre
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$30.2K/Yr
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$11.7K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Kent, Canterbury

6.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)England, UK39%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Drama By Research
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE68
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£19,300/Yr)$26.1K/Yr
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(£18,624/Yr)$25.1K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Waikato, Hamilton

10.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)North Island, New Zealand70%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Health, Sport and Human Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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J9uNHw:  
(NZ$45,638/Yr)$26.9K/Yr
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(NZ$14,504/Yr)$8.6K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Essex, Colchester

9.7(Based on 8 User Reviews)England, UK74%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre Studies - Playwriting
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE58
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J9uNHw:  
(£18,773/Yr)$25.3K/Yr
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(£2,100/Yr)$2.8K/Yr
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#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Wales, UK94%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£17,200/Yr)$23.2K/Yr
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(£8,288/Yr)$11.2K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Lincoln, Lincoln

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK70%q8kmCZ
PhD Performing Arts Research Opportunities
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE70
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£18,900/Yr)$25.5K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Bangor University, Bangor

9.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Wales, UK41%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Professional Writing, (Film, Drama etc.)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£17,500/Yr)$23.6K/Yr
lpofqY
(£14,904/Yr)$20.1K/Yr
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