About the university
The Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) is a small private performing arts school in the Brisbane CBD. It teaches two-year bachelor's degrees in acting, screen production and musical theatre, and a suite of graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's degrees in creative business management, with majors in leadership, event management, digital marketing and project management.
Indian students look at APAC for accelerated two-year performing arts degrees and for a creative-industries master's at A$24,000 a year, with an automatic 20% scholarship for international students. APAC is not a university and is not in world rankings. Entry to the bachelor's degrees is by audition or portfolio.
- Type
- Private higher education provider (TEQSA PRV14046)
- CRICOS provider code
- 03897G
- Campus
- Level 5, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD
- Undergraduate intakes (2027)
- 13 January, 5 May and 1 September
- Postgraduate intakes (2027)
- 22 February and 19 July
- International application deadline
- 11 December 2026 for early-2027 starts
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Creative Business Management (Project Management)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0
- Postgraduate
Master of Creative Business Management (Digital Marketing)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 (as listed for the master's suite)
- Postgraduate
Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 (as listed for the master's suite)
- Postgraduate
Master of Creative Business Management (Leadership)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, full time)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 (as listed for the master's suite)
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Management
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 1 year (2 semesters)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 (as listed for the master's suite)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
- Fee / year
- A$35,000
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, full time)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)
- Fee / year
- A$35,000
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, full time)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (as listed for the bachelor's degrees)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$35,000
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, full time)
- Intakes
- January; May; September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (as listed for the bachelor's degrees)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Creative Business Management (Project Management) | 2 years (4 semesters, full time) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Master of Creative Business Management (Digital Marketing) | 2 years (4 semesters, full time) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Master of Creative Business Management (Event Management) | 2 years (4 semesters, full time) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Master of Creative Business Management (Leadership) | 2 years (4 semesters, full time) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Management | 1 year (2 semesters) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting) | 2 years (6 trimesters, full time) | A$35,000 | ≈ ₹22.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production) | 2 years (6 trimesters, full time) | A$35,000 | ≈ ₹22.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Musical Theatre | 2 years (6 trimesters, full time) | A$35,000 | ≈ ₹22.8 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 Performing Arts Conservatory with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- UG
APAC International Bachelor Scholarship
Value: 20% off course tuition fees from the start of study
Eligibility: International applicants accepted into an APAC bachelor's degree; considered automatically; keep a GPA of at least 5.5 out of 7 each trimester
Official page (opens in a new tab) - PG
APAC Masters Scholarship
Value: 20% off tuition fees from the start of study
Eligibility: Domestic and international students accepted into the Master of Creative Business Management suite; considered automatically; keep a GPA of at least 5.5 out of 7 each semester
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent (such as Class 12), a pass in the IB Diploma, or a Certificate IV or above.
- Audition (acting, musical theatre) or portfolio (screen production): in person in Brisbane, live on Zoom or by recorded video.
- Minimum age of 18 when studies start.
Postgraduate
- Direct entry: a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, completed within the last 10 years.
- Experience-based entry: Class 12 plus evidence of creative or professional practice.
- A CV on APAC's template and a 200–300 word entry statement.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Certified Class 12 transcript and certificate (degree transcripts for postgraduate)
- English test result
- Audition video or portfolio with personal and artistic statements (bachelor's)
- CV and entry statement (postgraduate)
- Genuine Student evidence 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 (bachelor's) | 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent. |
| IELTS Academic (postgraduate) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent. |
| Other tests | APAC accepts equivalent tests under its English proficiency requirements but the course pages do not list PTE or TOEFL scores; ask APAC. |
Accommodation and living costs
APAC has no on-campus accommodation. It points students to purpose-built student housing within walking distance, private rentals and homestay. Its international page gives an indicative Brisbane rent range.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Rent in Brisbane (indicative)As quoted on APAC's international students page | A$840–2,480per month | ≈ ₹54,600 – ₹1.6 lakh |
Campus and location
APAC teaches from one campus at Level 5, 102 Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD.
- Single Brisbane CBD campus.
- Bachelor's degrees take two years over six trimesters.
- Bachelor's intakes in January, May and September; postgraduate in February and July.
- Master's majors: leadership, event management, digital marketing and project management.
Careers and graduate outcomes
APAC trains actors, screen makers and musical theatre performers, and its master's prepares graduates for management roles in the creative industries. 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 APAC cost?
Bachelor's degrees are A$35,000 a year (A$70,000 for the two-year course) and the master's is A$24,000 a year (A$48,000 in total) on the 2026-2027 schedule, before the 20% scholarship.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
Yes. International students accepted into a bachelor's or the master's suite are considered automatically for a 20% tuition reduction, kept with a GPA of 5.5 out of 7.
Do I need an audition?
Yes for acting and musical theatre, and a portfolio for screen production. You can audition by Zoom or recorded video from India. The master's needs no audition.
When are the intakes?
In 2027, bachelor's degrees start on 13 January, 5 May or 1 September, and postgraduate courses on 22 February or 19 July. The international deadline for early-2027 starts is 11 December 2026.
Sources
- APAC: fee schedule 2026-2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- APAC: admissions (opens in a new tab)
- APAC: international students (opens in a new tab)
- APAC: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- APAC: Master of Creative Business Management (Project Management) (opens in a new tab)
- APAC: Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting) (opens in a new tab)
- APAC: home page (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.apac.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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