Study Performing Arts in Europe
531 programmes in performing arts at 149 universities in Europe are open to international students; 87% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 6,750 USD and 23,648 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Performing Arts programmes
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Performing Arts in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 201 | 6,750 USD | 20,000 USD | 23,648 USD |
| Master's | 143 | 959 USD | 19,007 USD | 25,588 USD |
| PhD | 11 | 2,750 USD | 23,966 USD | 28,050 USD |
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 271 Theatre 147 Dance 113
Universities for performing arts in Europe
- Amsterdam University of the Arts (50)
- Trinity College Dublin (23)
- University of Chichester (23)
- Arts² (19)
- University of Surrey (17)
- Performers College (14)
- ArtEZ University of the Arts (12)
- Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (12)
- Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen (12)
- Bedford College (11)
Study Performing Arts in Europe: common questions
- How many performing arts programmes are there in Europe?
- 531 performing arts programmes at 149 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a performing arts degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in performing arts in Europe is 20,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,750 USD and 23,648 USD per year.
- Can I study performing arts in Europe in English?
- Yes — 87% of the performing arts programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (464 of 531).
- Are any of these performing arts programmes available online?
- 6 of the 531 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for performing arts in Europe?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 19,007 USD per year, against 20,000 USD for bachelor's programmes.
Planning to study performing arts in Europe?
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