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Study Arts & Design in Australia 🇦🇺

Australia offers 138 Arts & Design programs across 64 universities. Tuition ranges from $18k–$41k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

138 Programs
64 Universities
$18k–$41k/yr Tuition
3% STEM
8% Scholarships

Why Australia for Arts & Design?

Living Cost

$18,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (112) Master (16) PhD (10)

Top Universities for Arts & Design in Australia

University of Sydney

Sydney · National rank #1 · QS #25

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) · PhD Bachelor of Design Computing · Bachelor
Master of Arts Screen: Directing · Master Master of Arts Screen: Screenwriting · Master Master of Arts Screen: Animation · Master Master of Arts Screen: Sound · Master
The University of Sydney

Sydney · National rank #1 · QS #25

Bachelor of Design Computing · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor Master of Media Practice · Master Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) · PhD
The University of Melbourne

Melbourne · National rank #1 · QS #19

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor PhD in Arts · PhD Bachelor of Design · Bachelor
The University of Queensland

Brisbane · National rank #1 · QS #40

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor
Bendigo Kangan Institute

Bendigo · National rank #1

Bachelor of Creative Arts · Bachelor
University of Melbourne

Melbourne · National rank #1 · QS #19

PhD in Arts · PhD
Collarts

Melbourne · National rank #1

Bachelor of Arts (Photography) · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Fashion Marketing) · Bachelor Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) · Bachelor
UNSW Sydney

Sydney · National rank #2 · QS #20

Bachelor of Design · Bachelor
UNSW Global

Sydney · National rank #2 · QS #20

Bachelor of Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) · Bachelor
Edith Cowan University

Perth · National rank #2 · QS #487

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor Bachelor of Design · Bachelor
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Sydney · National rank #2 · QS #20

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor Bachelor of Fine Arts · Bachelor
Monash University

Melbourne · National rank #3 · QS #36

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor Bachelor of Design · Bachelor
Australian National University

Canberra · National rank #4 · QS #32

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor
University of Adelaide

Adelaide · National rank #5 · QS #82

Bachelor of Music · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor Bachelor of Media · Bachelor
University of Western Australia

Perth · National rank #7 · QS #77

Bachelor of Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Music · Bachelor
University of Wollongong

Wollongong · National rank #8 · QS #184

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor
Macquarie University

Sydney · National rank #9 · QS #138

Bachelor of Arts · Bachelor Bachelor of Media and Communications · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Arts and Social Sciences · PhD
RMIT University

Melbourne · National rank #10 · QS #125

Bachelor of Fashion (Design) · Bachelor Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) · Bachelor
Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne · National rank #10 · QS #294

Master of Design · Master Bachelor of Design · Bachelor Bachelor of Media and Communication · Bachelor

All Programs

Bachelor of Communication Design

Think Education

Bachelor

Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)

Think Education

Bachelor

Master of Design

Think Education

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

University of Sydney

PhD

Bachelor of Design Computing

University of Sydney

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Design

SAE Qantm Creative Media Institute

Bachelor

Bachelor of Animation

SAE Qantm Creative Media Institute

Bachelor

Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production

SAE Qantm Creative Media Institute

Bachelor

Master of Arts Screen: Directing

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Master Aid

Master of Arts Screen: Screenwriting

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Master Aid

Master of Arts Screen: Animation

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Master Aid

Master of Arts Screen: Sound

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Master Aid

Bachelor of Arts

University of Notre Dame Australia

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts & Sciences)

University of Notre Dame Australia

PhD

Bachelor of Communications and Media

University of Notre Dame Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

University of Wollongong

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design Computing

The University of Sydney

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Arts

The University of Sydney

Bachelor

Master of Media Practice

The University of Sydney

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

The University of Sydney

PhD

Bachelor of Design

UNSW Sydney

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Media)

Griffith University

PhD

Bachelor of Fashion (Design)

RMIT University

Bachelor

Master of International Relations

Griffith University

Master

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)

RMIT University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Deakin University

Bachelor

Master of International Relations

Deakin University

Master

Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Fashion)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor

PhD in Arts

The University of Melbourne

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)

Charles Sturt University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts

Monash University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Fine Arts

University of Tasmania

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Photography)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Animation)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Design

Monash University

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

University of Tasmania

PhD

Bachelor of Design

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor

Associate Degree of Interior Design

South Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Macquarie University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Southern Cross University

Bachelor

Associate Degree of Graphic Design

South Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Associate Degree of Visual Arts

South Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Media and Communications

Macquarie University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Contemporary Music

Southern Cross University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Art and Design

Southern Cross University

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Arts and Social Sciences

Macquarie University

PhD

Diploma of Arts

Monash College

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Charles Darwin University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design

UNSW Global

Bachelor

Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism)

UNSW Global

Bachelor

Diploma of Art and Design

Monash College

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

The University of Queensland

Bachelor

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Bendigo Kangan Institute

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music

University of Adelaide

Bachelor

Master of Design

Swinburne University of Technology

Master

Bachelor of Arts

University of Adelaide

Bachelor

Bachelor of Media

University of Adelaide

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Media and Communication

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Western Sydney University

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Humanities

Western Sydney University

PhD

Master of International Relations

La Trobe University

Master

Bachelor of Design

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Eastern College Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Avondale University

Bachelor

Master of Arts

Avondale University

Master

Bachelor of Arts

James Cook University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Contemporary Music

Alphacrucis College

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

Bachelor

Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production

Melbourne Polytechnic

Bachelor

Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

SuniTAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Communication Design

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor

Master of Design

Torrens University Australia

Master

Bachelor of Design

SAE Institute Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music

SAE Institute Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Animation

SAE Institute Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production

SAE Institute Australia

Bachelor

The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) - Arts/Media

Taylors College

Bachelor

The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) - Music

Taylors College

Bachelor

Bachelor of Music

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Australian National University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

Flinders University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design

University of Western Australia

Bachelor

PhD in Arts

University of Melbourne

PhD

Bachelor of Music

University of Western Australia

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor of Visual Arts

Federation University Australia

Bachelor

Bachelor of Creative Industries

University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor

Bachelor of Design - Industrial Design

University of New South Wales

Bachelor

Bachelor of Fashion Design

Holmesglen Institute

Bachelor

Bachelor of Interactive Media (2D Animation)

Academy of Information Technology

Bachelor

Bachelor of Interactive Media (3D Animation)

Academy of Information Technology

Bachelor STEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Arts & Design in Australia?
Tuition for Arts & Design programs in Australia ranges from $18k–$41k/yr. 8% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $18k.
What are the English language requirements for Arts & Design in Australia?
English-taught Arts & Design programs in Australia typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Arts & Design programs are in Australia?
Abroadly lists 138 Arts & Design programs at 64 universities across Australia. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Arts & Design programs in Australia STEM-designated?
3% of Arts & Design programs in Australia carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Australia a good country for Arts & Design students?
Australia is a strong choice for Arts & Design with 64 universities offering these programs. The primary language is English.
What degree levels are available for Arts & Design in Australia?
In Australia, Arts & Design programs are offered at: Bachelor (112 programs), Master (16 programs), PhD (10 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.