Creative Arts · NSW

Creative Arts courses in New South Wales

CRICOS-registered creative arts courses delivered in New South Wales for international students — providers, popular awards, cities and indicative fee ranges from the April 2026 register.

635 non-expired courses
54 providers
49 delivery cities listed
Data: CRICOS register, April 2026

Register snapshot — Creative Arts in New South Wales

Counted from the official CRICOS extract: 635 non-expired creative arts listings across 54 providers in New South Wales. Where fee data is listed, estimated totals range from A$1 to A$359,000 (median about A$79,820). Median listed duration is 104 weeks. Figures are indicative only — confirm fees and intakes with each provider before you apply.

Bachelor Degree 261Diploma 90Bachelor Honours Degree 71Masters Degree (Coursework) 60Associate Degree 31Graduate Diploma 24

Why study Creative Arts in New South Wales?

New South Wales hosts 54 CRICOS providers with active creative arts courses for overseas students. Use this page to shortlist providers and course codes, then open individual profiles for duration, campuses and visa context. Pair it with the New South Wales study guide and the national Creative Arts hub.

Student visa (Subclass 500) applicants need a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), OSHC, and to meet Genuine Student requirements. HeadStart Academy is not a migration agent — verify rules with Home Affairs or a registered MARA agent.

Top Creative Arts providers in New South Wales

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Govt
CRICOS 00099F · 104 creative arts courses
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Govt
CRICOS 00098G · 86 creative arts courses
The University of Sydney Govt
CRICOS 00026A · 73 creative arts courses
SAE Institute Pty Ltd
CRICOS 00312F · 37 creative arts courses
University of Wollongong (UoW) Govt
CRICOS 00102E · 30 creative arts courses
JMC Pty Limited
CRICOS 01259J · 29 creative arts courses
The Australian Institute of Music Limited
CRICOS 00665C · 28 creative arts courses
Academy of Interactive Technology
CRICOS 02155J · 22 creative arts courses
The University of Newcastle (UoN) Govt
CRICOS 00109J · 21 creative arts courses
Torrens University Australia Limited
CRICOS 03389E · 21 creative arts courses
Technical and Further Education Commission Govt
CRICOS 00591E · 19 creative arts courses
Western Sydney University Govt
CRICOS 00917K · 18 creative arts courses

Popular Creative Arts courses in New South Wales

Master of International Communication Masters Degree (Coursework)
Macquarie University (Macquarie) · 083794G
Master of International Communication with the degree of Master of International Relations Masters Degree (Coursework)
Macquarie University (Macquarie) · 083795F
Bachelor of Media and Communications Bachelor Degree
University of New England · 038717E
Bachelor of Media and Communicationswith Honours Bachelor Honours Degree
University of New England · 061317G
Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design Bachelor Degree
Australian Catholic University Limited · 040344M
Diploma in Visual Arts and Design Diploma
Australian Catholic University Limited · 052327B
Bachelor of Communication Bachelor Degree
Charles Sturt University (CSU) · 0101020
Diploma of Music Diploma
The University of Sydney · 007446B
Master of Music (Performance) Masters Degree (Research)
The University of Sydney · 007448M
Bachelor of Music Bachelor Degree
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) · 000812G
Master of Fine Arts - By Research Masters Degree (Research)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) · 009493A
Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (Honours) Bachelor Honours Degree
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) · 0100449
Master of Design (Research) Masters Degree (Research)
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) · 030867M
Bachelor of Creative Arts Bachelor Degree
University of Wollongong (UoW) · 001709K
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) Bachelor Honours Degree
University of Wollongong (UoW) · 006983G
Doctor of Philosophy (Drama) Doctoral Degree
The University of Newcastle (UoN) · 000868C
Bachelor of Visual Communication Design Bachelor Degree
The University of Newcastle (UoN) · 0100759
Bachelor of Digital Media Bachelor Degree
Central Queensland University · 081701M
Bachelor of Film (Production) Bachelor Degree
SAE Institute Pty Ltd · 062747K
Associate Degree of Animation Associate Degree
SAE Institute Pty Ltd · 080178M
Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation Bachelor Degree
Technical and Further Education Commission · 075731M
Bachelor of Fashion Design Bachelor Degree
Technical and Further Education Commission · 084563C
Diploma of Music Diploma
The Australian Institute of Music Limited · 031552M
Master of Music Masters Degree (Coursework)
The Australian Institute of Music Limited · 036829B

Creative Arts by city in New South Wales

Frequently asked questions

How many Creative Arts CRICOS courses are in New South Wales?
As at the April 2026 CRICOS snapshot used on this site, there are 635 non-expired creative arts course listings delivered by 54 providers in New South Wales.
Do I need a Student visa to study Creative Arts in New South Wales?
Most international students need a Student visa (Subclass 500), a CoE from a CRICOS-registered provider, OSHC, and to meet Genuine Student and financial-capacity rules. Confirm current requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website.
How should I shortlist Creative Arts providers in New South Wales?
Compare CRICOS course codes, duration weeks, indicative fees, delivery city, and any professional accreditation you need. Start with the providers and courses listed above, then open each course page for register-backed facts.

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Last reviewed: 7 August 2026.