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Study art and design in Australia

Institutions in Australia where you can study art and design, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

Photo: Art school, by Marie Bashkirtseva, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

Australia publishes an official register: CRICOS, from the Department of Education. Where we have matched an institution to it, the profile carries a mark.

Studying in Australia at a glance

Tuition a year
AUD 30,000 to AUD 60,600
Living costs a month
AUD 1,700 to AUD 3,300
First year, all in, from
EUR 32,600
Money to show for the visa
AUD 29,700
Work during term
24 hours a week
Stay to work after
2 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for art and design can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study art and design in Australia?

Tuition for international students runs from AUD 30,000 to AUD 60,600 a year, and living costs from AUD 1,700 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 32,600. Fees for art and design can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Australia?

Yes, up to 24 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Australia after I graduate?

Yes: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) gives you 2 years.

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13 institutions recorded as teaching this at doctorate level in Australia.

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