Study Performing Arts in Asia
42 programmes in performing arts at 17 universities in Asia are open to international students; 79% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,975 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,258 USD and 5,689 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Performing Arts programmes
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Performing Arts in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 23 | 1,258 USD | 2,975 USD | 5,689 USD |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within performing arts
Performing Arts 28 Dance 10 Theatre 4
Universities for performing arts in Asia
- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) (8)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (6)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (6)
- Universiti Malaya (5)
- Pacific University (3)
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) (2)
- Chongqing University (CQU) (2)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (1)
- Woosong University (1)
- YOUNGSAN UNIVERSITY (1)
Study Performing Arts in Asia: common questions
- How many performing arts programmes are there in Asia?
- 42 performing arts programmes at 17 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a performing arts degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in performing arts in Asia is 2,975 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,258 USD and 5,689 USD per year.
- Can I study performing arts in Asia in English?
- Yes — 79% of the performing arts programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 42).
- Are any of these performing arts programmes available online?
- 1 of the 42 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study performing arts in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist performing arts programmes for your budget and profile.