National Institute of Dramatic Art
Higher education provider · New South Wales
About
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, it offers bachelor's, master's and vocational degrees in subjects including acting, writing, directing, scenic construction, technical theatre, voice, costume, props, production design and cultural leadership. In 2024, NIDA was named as #13 in the "World's 25 Best Drama Schools" by The Hollywood Reporter. NIDA's main campus is based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington, located adjacent to the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and is made up of a range of rehearsal and performance venues.
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At a glance
- Degree courses for international students
- 8
- International student places (CRICOS capacity)
- 20
- Teaches in
- New South Wales
Courses by level
Bachelor Degree6 courses
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)Creative Arts · 3 years · A$94,680 tuition in total
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume)Creative Arts · 3 years · A$94,680 tuition in total
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance)Creative Arts · 3 years · A$94,680 tuition in total
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Props and Effects)Creative Arts · 3 years · A$94,680 tuition in total
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Set Construction Technologies)Creative Arts · 3 years · A$94,680 tuition in total
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production)Creative Arts · 3 years · A$94,680 tuition in total
Masters Degree (Coursework)2 courses
- Master of Fine Arts (Directing)Creative Arts · 18 months · A$63,540 tuition in total
- Master of Fine Arts (Dramatic Writing)Creative Arts · 18 months · A$63,540 tuition in total
Tuition is the indicative total for the whole course as registered on CRICOS. Fees change every year, so check the provider's course page.