About the university
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is Australia's national screen and audio school, based in Sydney. It teaches a Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, a Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting and master's degrees in screen, plus many short courses. AFTRS says it is the only Australian institution to appear regularly on The Hollywood Reporter's list of top film schools.
For Indian students the choice is narrow: AFTRS says it currently accepts international students only into the one-year Master of Arts Screen: Business, which covers screen finance, leadership and entrepreneurship. International applicants are not eligible for AFTRS scholarships and need IELTS 7.0.
- Type
- Australia's national screen and audio school (TEQSA PRV12011)
- CRICOS provider code
- 03662D
- Award courses
- Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting, Master of Arts Screen, Master of Arts Screen: Business
- Open to international students
- Master of Arts Screen: Business only (as stated by AFTRS)
- International application deadline
- 13 October 2026 for the next Master of Arts Screen: Business intake
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Arts Screen: Business
- Fee / year
- A$64,944
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- Once a year; start date is sent with the offer
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall or an equivalent approved test
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts Screen: Business | 1 year (full time) | A$64,944 | ≈ ₹42.2 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.
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Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- AFTRS's Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production is not currently open to international students.
Postgraduate
- Master of Arts Screen: Business: a relevant bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent work experience or training.
- Three application tasks: a personal statement (up to 500 words), a CV (up to three pages) and a business project proposal.
- International applicants must attend an interview and be 18 or over by the closing date.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts (with certified English translations where needed)
- Personal statement, CV and business project proposal
- IELTS Academic (or equivalent) result taken within two years of your visa application
- Proof of financial capacity and OSHC 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 |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 overall, or an equivalent approved test. A One Skill Retest may be accepted. |
| Test rules | The test must be taken within two years of lodging your visa application. Online or at-home tests are not accepted for the visa. |
| Exemptions | Exemption categories exist; check the course page before booking a test. |
Accommodation and living costs
AFTRS does not offer student housing and lists no accommodation prices. Its international page quotes the Home Affairs living-cost guide of at least A$29,710 a year for a single student.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living costs (Home Affairs guide quoted by AFTRS)Single student; about A$2,475 a month | A$29,710per year | ≈ ₹19.3 lakh |
| Suggested funds on arrivalBooks, rental bond and furniture | A$2,000one-off | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh |
Campus and location
AFTRS teaches from its Sydney campus, and the Master of Arts Screen: Business can be taken on campus, online or as a mix, with one to four subjects a semester.
- Australia's national screen and audio school.
- Master of Arts Screen: Business covers financial management and modelling, strategic innovation and business planning for screen content.
- Ends with a capstone project; electives in global screen business, creative arts management and project development.
- New international students pay the first semester's fee as a deposit before the CoE is issued.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The Master of Arts Screen: Business is aimed at producers, executives and entrepreneurs in the screen industry. AFTRS 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
Which AFTRS courses can Indian students apply for?
AFTRS says it currently accepts international students only into the Master of Arts Screen: Business.
How much does it cost?
The course page shows an international fee of A$64,944 for the one-year course. International students must pay the first semester's fee as a deposit.
Can I get a scholarship at AFTRS?
No. The course page says international applicants are not eligible for AFTRS scholarships.
What IELTS do I need?
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, or an equivalent approved test, taken within two years of your visa application.
Sources
- AFTRS: home page (opens in a new tab)
- AFTRS: international students (opens in a new tab)
- AFTRS: fees (opens in a new tab)
- AFTRS: 2026 Fees Schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- AFTRS: Master of Arts Screen: Business (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.aftrs.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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