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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
Programs
Tuition:  
$63.5K/Yr
Living
$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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Performance-Viola
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$106.5K/Yr
Living
$21K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Bristol, Bristol

9.3(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK12%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE67
Programs
Tuition:  
(£21,900/Yr)$29.1K/Yr
Living
(£9,720/Yr)$12.9K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Drama and Theatre Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE298TOEFL80PTE60
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Tuition:  
(£21,840/Yr)$29K/Yr
Living
(£8,694/Yr)$11.6K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Queen Mary, University of London, London

7.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)England, UK44%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Drama
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE68
Programs
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of York, York

5.7(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK79%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL87PTE61
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Tuition:  
(£23,900/Yr)$31.8K/Yr
Living
(£7,657/Yr)$10.2K/Yr
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#187/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE69
Programs
Tuition:  
(£26,700/Yr)$35.5K/Yr
Living
(£8,670/Yr)$11.5K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Dance Studies
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79
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Tuition:  
$66.8K/Yr
Living
$15.2K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Health, Sport and Human Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(NZ$45,638/Yr)$26.9K/Yr
Living
(NZ$14,504/Yr)$8.6K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Vocal Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
$50.8K/Yr
Living
$13.7K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$8,238/Yr)$6.1K/Yr
Living
(CA$9,653/Yr)$7.1K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Kent, Canterbury

8.7(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK39%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Drama By Research
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
(£19,300/Yr)$25.7K/Yr
Living
(£18,624/Yr)$24.8K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

8.0(Based on 24 User Reviews)New York, USA74%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE309TOEFL90PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
$25K/Yr
Living
$18.1K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre Studies - Playwriting
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE58
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Tuition:  
(£18,773/Yr)$25K/Yr
Living
(£2,100/Yr)$2.8K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Literature and Performing Arts and Screen
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL64
Programs
Tuition:  
(CA$15,593/Yr)$11.5K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre and Film Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$30.8K/Yr
Living
$11.7K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Bangor University, Bangor

9.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Wales, UK41%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Professional Writing, (Film, Drama etc.)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
(£17,500/Yr)$23.3K/Yr
Living
(£14,904/Yr)$19.8K/Yr
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#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Wales, UK94%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
(£17,200/Yr)$22.9K/Yr
Living
(£8,288/Yr)$11K/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%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Performing Arts Research Opportunities
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE70
Programs
Tuition:  
(£18,900/Yr)$25.1K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, USA74%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
$58.9K/Yr
Living
$11.7K/Yr
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