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Australian Institute of Music

Sydney, Australia · Private · Est. 1968

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1968

Type

Private

Location

Sydney, Australia

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is a private music school founded in 1968, with campuses in The Rocks in Sydney and on King Street in Melbourne. It teaches diplomas, bachelor's degrees and a Master of Music in contemporary and classical performance, composition, creative technology (production), musicology, music theatre and music business.

Indian students look at AIM for practical music degrees with three intakes a year and a flat fee across its undergraduate courses. International students take the bachelor's over three years (nine study periods). AIM is not a university and is not in world rankings. Entry is by interview, portfolio or audition rather than marks alone.

Founded
1968
Type
Private higher education provider specialising in music (PRV12050)
CRICOS provider code
00665C
Campuses
Sydney (66 Harrington Street, The Rocks) and Melbourne (120 King Street)
Intakes
February, May and September (2027 classes start 8 February, 31 May and 13 September)
International tuition (2027)
A$30,624 a year for diplomas and bachelor's; A$29,628 a year for the Master of Music

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (AUD)Approx. in rupees
    Bachelor of Music (Performance)3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Music (Creative Technology)3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Music Business3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Music (Composition)3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Music Theatre3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Music (Music Business)3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Bachelor of Music (Musicology)3 years (9 study periods) for international studentsA$30,624≈ ₹19.9 lakh
    Master of Music2 years (6 study periods, full time)A$29,628≈ ₹19.3 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

    • UG and PG

      International Scholarship Program (International Merit Scholarship)

      Value: Up to 10% of tuition for the full length of the course

      Eligibility: Applicants holding an AIM offer letter who send a cover email, a music career plan and two reference letters before the course starts; you must pass all units to keep it

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • A senior secondary qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 (such as Class 12) completed within the last two years.
    • Or at least one term of full-time higher education study, or a Certificate IV or above.
    • Bachelor of Music and Music Theatre: interview or audition, or a portfolio, plus a resume. Bachelor of Music Business: interview and a 300–500 word statement. Diplomas: a music resume.
    • AIM does not normally accept international students under 18.

    Postgraduate

    • Master of Music: a recognised bachelor's degree and relevant music industry experience, or extensive professional experience instead of a degree.
    • Interview and a portfolio of two contrasting pieces.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (degree transcripts for the master's)
    • English test result
    • Audition recordings or portfolio, resume and personal statement as the course requires
    • Genuine Student assessment if asked, and OSHC for the visa

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicUndergraduate: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5. Postgraduate: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0.
    PTE AcademicUndergraduate: 50, no band below 42. Postgraduate: 58, no band below 50.
    TOEFL iBT (new scale)Undergraduate: 3.5 overall. Postgraduate: 4 overall, with set section minimums.
    Other testsCambridge C1 Advanced (169 UG, 179 PG), CELPIP, LanguageCert and Michigan English Test are also accepted. Duolingo is not listed.
    English pathwayEAP or ELICOS courses at AIM partner colleges in Sydney and Melbourne.

    Accommodation and living costs

    AIM has no student housing of its own. Its international page points students to Study NSW, Study Melbourne, homestay, student housing providers such as UniLodge, and flatmate and rental websites, plus a cost-of-living calculator. No prices are published.

    Accommodation and living costs
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    Campus and location

    AIM teaches face to face, with some online parts, on two city campuses: Harrington Street in The Rocks, Sydney, and King Street in Melbourne's CBD.

    • Campuses in Sydney (The Rocks) and Melbourne (CBD).
    • Three study periods a year, starting in February, May and September.
    • Master of Music specialisations include performance, composition, creative technology and arts management; acting modules are in Sydney only.
    • AIM has a regional manager for India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    AIM prepares students for careers as performers, composers, producers and music business professionals. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.

    Graduate outcomes
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    FAQs

    How much does AIM cost for international students?

    In 2027 the diplomas and bachelor's degrees cost A$30,624 a year, so a three-year bachelor's is A$91,872. The Master of Music is A$29,628 a year (A$59,256 in total).

    How long is the bachelor's for international students?

    Three years full time (nine study periods). Domestic students can finish in two years, but the course page lists three years for international students.

    Do I need an audition?

    Most music and music theatre degrees need an interview or audition, or a portfolio. International applicants usually send recorded performances. Music business and the diplomas need a statement or resume instead.

    What IELTS score do I need?

    6.0 with no band below 5.5 for undergraduate courses, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the Master of Music. PTE 50 and 58 are the equivalents.

    Sources

    1. AIM: 2027 international fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
    2. AIM: international fees (opens in a new tab)
    3. AIM: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
    4. AIM: how to apply (international) (opens in a new tab)
    5. AIM: international scholarship (opens in a new tab)
    6. AIM: Bachelor of Music (Performance) (opens in a new tab)
    7. AIM: Master of Music (opens in a new tab)
    8. AIM: all courses (opens in a new tab)
    9. AIM: home page (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.aim.edu.au (opens in a new tab)

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