Study Performing Arts in Austria

19 programmes in performing arts at 3 universities in Austria are open to international students; 79% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,360 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,920 USD and 5,360 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Performing Arts programmes

19 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Voice and Opera Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Master's 2,680 USD
Academy for Contemporary Dance & Ballet Anton Bruckner Private University — 1,800 USD
Acting Mozarteum University of Salzburg — 2,907 USD
Bachelor in Contemporary Dance: Stage Dance/Performance/Pedagogy Anton Bruckner Private University Bachelor's 1,800 USD
Preparatory Course Dance/Pre-College Dance Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna — 5,360 USD
Master in Opera Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Master's 5,360 USD
Bachelor in Solo Singing Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Bachelor's 5,360 USD
Bachelor in Dance Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Bachelor's 5,360 USD
Bachelor in Musical Theatre Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Bachelor's 5,360 USD
Bachelor in Contemporary Dance and Ballet Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Bachelor's 5,360 USD
Master in Opera Studies Mozarteum University of Salzburg Master's 1,453 USD
Bachelor in Contemporary Dance Pedagogy Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Bachelor's 5,360 USD
Master in Stage Design Mozarteum University of Salzburg Master's 1,453 USD
Master in Song and Oratorio Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Master's 5,360 USD
Classical Operetta Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna — 2,680 USD
Doctoral Studies Anton Bruckner Private University PhD 1,800 USD
Bachelor in Drama Anton Bruckner Private University Bachelor's 3,600 USD
Certificate of Performance Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna — 2,680 USD
Bachelor in Drama Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Bachelor's 5,360 USD

Performing Arts in Austria by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 8 4,920 USD 5,360 USD 5,360 USD
Master's 5 1,453 USD 2,680 USD 5,360 USD
PhD 1 — — —

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 15 Dance 4

Universities for performing arts in Austria

Study Performing Arts in Austria: common questions

How many performing arts programmes are there in Austria?
19 performing arts programmes at 3 universities in Austria are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a performing arts degree in Austria cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in performing arts in Austria is 5,360 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,920 USD and 5,360 USD per year.
Can I study performing arts in Austria in English?
Yes — 79% of the performing arts programmes in Austria in our catalogue are taught in English (15 of 19).
Which degree level is cheapest for performing arts in Austria?
Master's programmes, at a median of 2,680 USD per year, against 5,360 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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