Every CRICOS-registered course in the Creative Arts field of education that is delivered to international students in Australia, organised by state and city. Sourced from the official CRICOS register.
What does Creative Arts cover? CRICOS courses in this ASCED field of education include performing arts, visual arts, design, film, music, communications and digital-media programmes. International students study these courses across universities, TAFEs and registered private colleges in every Australian state and territory.
Creative arts graduates work in design, film, music, performing arts, communications and digital media. Careers are often portfolio-driven; many students combine study with freelance work under Student visa work-rights limits.
Specialist arts universities and faculties (e.g. design/film schools) sit alongside comprehensive universities and private creative colleges on CRICOS. Inspect facilities, industry projects and folio entry requirements carefully.
Bachelor creative degrees: typically 3 years. Masters: 1–2 years. Diplomas: 1–2 years. Studio-based programmes can carry higher materials fees on top of tuition (often AUD 25,000–45,000 per year at university level).
Most creative occupations are not nationally registered professions. Migration prospects vary — check the Core Skills Occupation List and whether your award plus experience will meet assessing-authority criteria for your target occupation.
Creative Arts on CRICOS spans design, film, music, performing arts, communications and digital media. Outcomes are often portfolio-driven — admissions and employers weigh folio quality as heavily as grades.
Named brands such as NIDA, SAE and university art schools appear on CRICOS for specific awards — always verify the exact course code on your offer, not just the brand name.
University creative bachelor degrees commonly sit around A$25,000–$45,000 per year in tuition, with materials, software licences, equipment hire and exhibition costs on top. VET diplomas are often lower in tuition but still carry kit and placement costs. Confirm non-tuition fees in writing before you accept an offer.
Migration note: many creative occupations are not on skilled lists. Treat creative study as a career/skills decision first; verify any PR claims with a registered MARA agent. Last reviewed: 29 August 2026.