AU #2
QS World #19
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$40,508 – A$69,484/yr
- Founded
- 1853
Best universities in Australia for Performing Arts
Compare universities in Australia offering Performing Arts — by ranking, tuition fees, programs and entry requirements.
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AU #8
QS World #79
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$37,226 – A$54,900/yr
- Founded
- 2026
AU #10
QS World #125
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$40,320 – A$51,840/yr
- Founded
- 1887
AU #13
QS World #184
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$32,688 – A$44,736/yr
- Founded
- 1951
AU #15
QS World #226
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$36,750 – A$51,100/yr
- Founded
- 1908
AU #16
QS World #227
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$39,528 – A$53,119/yr
- Founded
- 1965
AU #19
QS World #294
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$34,880 – A$48,420/yr
- Founded
- 1908
AU #26
QS World #487
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$37,700 – A$44,730/yr
- Founded
- 1991
AU #35
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$29,000 – A$41,400/yr
- Founded
- 1870
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The Australian Institute of Music
The Rocks, New South Wales · Private higher education provider
AU #375
Star rating 2
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$24,160 – A$28,560/yr
- Founded
- —
AU #431
Star rating 2
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$19,600 – A$33,900/yr
- Founded
- 1982
AU #462
Star rating 1
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- A$29,080 – A$43,620/yr
- Founded
- —
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