CRICOS stands for the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Only CRICOS-registered providers are legally permitted to enrol international students in Australia on a Student visa (Subclass 500). HeadStart Academy lists all 1,556 CRICOS-registered providers and 26,433 courses from the April 2026 register.

What student visa do I need to study in Australia?

Most international students require a Student visa (Subclass 500). You must be enrolled at a CRICOS-registered institution and hold a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). You will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and must meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. For visa applications, always consult a registered MARA agent or the Department of Home Affairs.

How much does it cost to study in Australia?

Tuition fees vary widely by course level and institution. Bachelor degrees typically range from AUD 20,000–45,000 per year. Diplomas and VET courses range from AUD 5,000–25,000. The Department of Home Affairs currently cites living costs of AUD 29,710 per year for the primary Student visa applicant — always verify the latest figure on the Home Affairs website. Always confirm current fees directly with your chosen institution, as fees shown in CRICOS are indicative only.

Is HeadStart Academy a migration agent?

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Creative Arts · QLD

Creative Arts courses in Queensland

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

296 non-expired courses

32 providers

43 delivery cities listed

Data: CRICOS register, April 2026

Register snapshot — Creative Arts in Queensland

Counted from the official CRICOS extract: 296 non-expired creative arts listings across 32 providers in Queensland. Where fee data is listed, estimated totals range from A$3,900 to A$301,972 (median about A$75,273.389). Median listed duration is 104 weeks. Figures are indicative only — confirm fees and intakes with each provider before you apply.

Bachelor Degree 139Diploma 60Bachelor Honours Degree 24Masters Degree (Coursework) 17Associate Degree 13Advanced Diploma 13

Why study Creative Arts in Queensland?

Queensland hosts 32 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 Queensland 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 Queensland

SAE Institute Pty Ltd

CRICOS 00312F · 37 creative arts courses

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Govt

CRICOS 00213J · 33 creative arts courses

The University of Queensland Govt

CRICOS 00025B · 31 creative arts courses

Griffith University Govt

CRICOS 00233E · 31 creative arts courses

JMC Pty Limited

CRICOS 01259J · 27 creative arts courses

Torrens University Australia Limited

CRICOS 03389E · 20 creative arts courses

Bond University

CRICOS 00017B · 15 creative arts courses

University of Canberra Govt

CRICOS 00212K · 14 creative arts courses

Young Rabbit Pty Ltd

CRICOS 01331F · 9 creative arts courses

University of the Sunshine Coast Govt

CRICOS 01595D · 9 creative arts courses

Entrepreneur Education Pty Ltd

CRICOS 03432G · 9 creative arts courses

TAFE Queensland Govt

CRICOS 03020E · 7 creative arts courses

Popular Creative Arts courses in Queensland

Diploma in Visual Arts and Design Diploma

Australian Catholic University Limited · 052327B

Bachelor of Creative Arts Bachelor Degree

Australian Catholic University Limited · 084346A

Bachelor of Communication Bachelor Degree

Bond University · 063062J

Bachelor of Communication (Business) Bachelor Degree

Bond University · 063063G

Bachelor of Journalism Bachelor Degree

The University of Queensland · 025992D

Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Arts Bachelor Degree

The University of Queensland · 029214C

Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) Masters Degree (Research)

James Cook University · 075190B

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) Doctoral Degree

James Cook University · 081381M

Bachelor of Acting and Performance Bachelor Degree

University of Canberra · 085977F

Bachelor of Applied Fashion Bachelor Degree

University of Canberra · 085978E

Bachelor of Music Bachelor Degree

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) · 022140F

Bachelor of Mass Communication Bachelor Degree

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) · 037542J

Diploma of Music Diploma

Central Queensland University · 0100158

Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) Bachelor Degree

Central Queensland University · 069478C

Master of Screen Production Masters Degree (Coursework)

Griffith University · 0100674

Bachelor of Animation Bachelor Degree

Griffith University · 011449J

Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies Bachelor Degree

University of Southern Queensland · 103177G

Bachelor of Theatre Bachelor Degree

University of Southern Queensland · 103180A

Bachelor of Film (Production) Bachelor Degree

SAE Institute Pty Ltd · 062747K

Associate Degree of Animation Associate Degree

SAE Institute Pty Ltd · 080178M

Diploma of Arts Diploma

Southern Cross University (SCU) · 115097H

Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production) Bachelor Degree

JMC Pty Limited · 056930F

Associate Degree of Audio Engineering and Sound Production Associate Degree

JMC Pty Limited · 056931E

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising Diploma

Young Rabbit Pty Ltd · 102995C

Creative Arts by city in Queensland

Frequently asked questions

How many Creative Arts CRICOS courses are in Queensland?

As at the April 2026 CRICOS snapshot used on this site, there are 296 non-expired creative arts course listings delivered by 32 providers in Queensland.

Do I need a Student visa to study Creative Arts in Queensland?

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 Queensland?

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.