About the university
The Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts trades as AMPA and was formerly the International Conservatorium of Music (Aust). It is a small private performing arts school in Surry Hills, Sydney, teaching classical and contemporary music, music theatre, music production, composition and dance, from associate degrees to a Master of Music (Performance).
Indian students look at AMPA for two-year accelerated bachelor's degrees in music or dance, taught over six trimesters with weekly one-to-one lessons. Entry is by audition. AMPA is not a university and is not in world rankings, and its pages do not list English test scores, so ask AMPA before you book a test.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education (TEQSA PRV12026), formerly the International Conservatorium of Music (Aust)
- Trading name
- Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA)
- CRICOS provider code
- 01108B
- Campus
- 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney (near Central Station)
- Teaching year
- Three trimesters a year for bachelor's degrees; January and July starts for graduate degrees
- Entry
- Audition (or portfolio for composition and production) and interview
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music (Performance)
- Fee / year
- A$39,300
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, full time)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- Minimum English requirement applies; scores not listed on the pages reviewed (ELICOS entry options available)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$39,300
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, full time)
- Intakes
- Three trimesters a year; ask AMPA for start dates
- English
- Minimum English requirement applies; scores not listed on the pages reviewed
- Undergraduate
Associate Degree of Music (Performance)
- Fee / year
- A$39,300
- Duration
- 4 trimesters
- Intakes
- Three trimesters a year; ask AMPA for start dates
- English
- Minimum English requirement applies; scores not listed on the pages reviewed
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$26,200
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, full time)
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- Minimum English requirement applies; scores not listed on the pages reviewed
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Music (Performance)
- Fee / year
- A$26,200
- Duration
- 1 year (2 semesters)
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- Minimum English requirement applies; scores not listed on the pages reviewed
- Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Music (Performance)
- Fee / year
- A$13,100
- Duration
- 1 semester (21 weeks)
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- Minimum English requirement applies; scores not listed on the pages reviewed
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music (Performance) | 2 years (6 trimesters, full time) | A$39,300 | ≈ ₹25.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Dance | 2 years (6 trimesters, full time) | A$39,300 | ≈ ₹25.5 lakh |
| Associate Degree of Music (Performance) | 4 trimesters | A$39,300 | ≈ ₹25.5 lakh |
| Master of Music (Performance) | 2 years (4 semesters, full time) | A$26,200 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Music (Performance) | 1 year (2 semesters) | A$26,200 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
| Graduate Certificate in Music (Performance) | 1 semester (21 weeks) | A$13,100 | ≈ ₹8.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- HSC or equivalent (such as Class 12), or at least one full-time year of tertiary study, or mature-age entry.
- Performance audition, interview and a music knowledge assessment. Composition and production applicants send a portfolio.
- International applicants can ask to audition by video.
Postgraduate
- A Bachelor of Music or an equivalent undergraduate music degree.
- Entry by performance audition, or portfolio and interview.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (degree transcripts for postgraduate)
- Audition recording or portfolio (DAW files, scores, recordings) as relevant
- English test result taken within 24 months of starting
- Genuine Student statement and financial documents for the visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum requirement | International applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must meet AMPA's minimum English requirement. The test list and scores were not shown on the pages we could read; ask admin@ampa.edu.au. |
| ELICOS routes | Entry Option 2: 10 weeks of ELICOS or an approved programme. Entry Option 3: 20 weeks of ELICOS. |
| Test validity | Tests or qualifications must be taken within 24 months of the course start date. |
Accommodation and living costs
AMPA has no student housing. Student Services can recommend accommodation in Sydney, and the campus is about two minutes' walk from Central Station.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
AMPA's single campus is at 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, close to Central Station in Sydney, with a live performance theatre and studios.
- Weekly one-to-one lessons: 60 minutes for principal study and 30 minutes for a second study.
- Weekly masterclasses and recorded performance workshops in a live performance theatre.
- Three major showcases a year plus ensemble performances.
- Streams in classical and contemporary music, music theatre, production, composition and dance.
Careers and graduate outcomes
AMPA trains performers, composers, producers, choreographers and teachers. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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FAQs
How much does a music degree at AMPA cost?
The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Dance are A$13,100 per trimester, or A$78,600 for the two-year course, on the March 2026 schedule. There is also a A$500 application fee and a A$300 enrolment fee per trimester.
Do I need an audition?
Yes. Entry is by audition and interview (or a portfolio for composition and production). International applicants can ask to audition by video.
What English score do I need?
AMPA sets a minimum English requirement but the scores were not shown on the pages we could read. Ask AMPA before booking IELTS or PTE; it also accepts 10 or 20 weeks of ELICOS as entry routes.
Sources
- AMPA: international tuition fees (March 2026, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- AMPA: international students (opens in a new tab)
- AMPA: how to apply (opens in a new tab)
- AMPA: classical music degree (opens in a new tab)
- AMPA: graduate degrees (opens in a new tab)
- TEQSA National Register: Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts (opens in a new tab)
Official website: ampa.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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