Best performing arts universities in usa

From a PhD course in theatre and performance studies to a master’s degree in string performance international students are presented with an array of courses in the field of music to choose from.

Aspirants can opt for any one of the best performing arts universities in USA based on the curriculum, concepts covered, the expertise of the faculty and opportunities available along with important factors like the tuition fees and cost of living.

The University of Southern California is known for its unique courses offered such as theatre, stage management emphasis, acting emphasis, design emphasis, sound design emphasis, technical direction emphasis and more.

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#17/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Harvard University, Cambridge

7.7(Based on 6 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA3%q8kmCZ
B.A Theater, Dance and Media
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
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$62.2K/Yr
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$13.6K/Yr
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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
+DmLct
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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)

University of Chicago, Chicago

8.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE54
+DmLct
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$67.4K/Yr
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$29K/Yr
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#14/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

7.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)Pennsylvania, USA5%q8kmCZ
BA Theatre Arts
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130TOEFL100
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$65.7K/Yr
lpofqY
$19K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

10.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)Maryland, USA6%q8kmCZ
B.A Jazz Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$64.7K/Yr
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$15.4K/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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#39/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Northwestern University, Evanston

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1460IELTS6.5
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$94.9K/Yr
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$2.1K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Duke University, Durham

4.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA
BA Theater Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130IELTS7PTE70
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J9uNHw:  
$70.3K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

7.2(Based on 9 User Reviews)Pennsylvania, USA12%q8kmCZ
B.A/B.S Acting and Music Theater
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo135IELTS7.5
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$69.7K/Yr
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$15.4K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

UC-San Diego, San Diego

6.0(Based on 9 User Reviews)California, USA
B.A Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS7.0PTE60
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$53.9K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

UI-Urbana, Urbana

9.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Illinois, USA43.7%q8kmCZ
B.A Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5
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J9uNHw:  
$46.9K/Yr
lpofqY
$14.5K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

UT-Austin, Austin

9.3(Based on 15 User Reviews)Texas, USA27%q8kmCZ
MFA Fine Arts in Dance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79
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J9uNHw:  
$37.6K/Yr
lpofqY
$17.1K/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

Brown University, Providence

9.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)Rhode Island, USA5%q8kmCZ
MFA Theatre arts and performance studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90
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J9uNHw:  
$71.7K/Yr
lpofqY
$9.8K/Yr
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#81/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

8.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Wisconsin, USA45%q8kmCZ
BS Dance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
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J9uNHw:  
$44.2K/Yr
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$16.4K/Yr
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#127/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Purdue University, West Lafayette

9.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Indiana, USA50%q8kmCZ
B.A Theatre Design and Production
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1170IELTS6.0
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J9uNHw:  
$31.1K/Yr
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$13.7K/Yr
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#51/100 QS Ranking 2020(Performing Arts)

UC-Davis, Davis

9.0(Based on 9 User Reviews)California, USA42%q8kmCZ
MA Performance Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL80
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J9uNHw:  
$35.3K/Yr
lpofqY
$16.1K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Boston University, Boston

7.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA11%q8kmCZ
BMus Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL5
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$69.9K/Yr
lpofqY
$15.4K/Yr
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#151/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Pennsylvania State University, State College

4.7(Based on 19 User Reviews)Pennsylvania, USA54%q8kmCZ
BA Theatre
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5
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J9uNHw:  
$45K/Yr
lpofqY
$11.3K/Yr
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#51/120 QS Ranking 2024(Performing Arts)

UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill

7.5(Based on 5 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA19%q8kmCZ
B.A Dramatic Art
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo130IELTS7.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
$19.6K/Yr
lpofqY
$11.6K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

7.7(Based on 37 User Reviews)California, USA10%q8kmCZ
M.S Computer Science - High Performance Computing and Simulation
Course duration:
2 years
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J9uNHw:  
$62.1K/Yr
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$22.4K/Yr
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