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Sydney, NSW, Australia · private

Australian Institute of Music

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Australian Institute of Music does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$27,000/yr
First-year budget
A$64,000 to A$74,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee
None
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration)
No
Selectivity
Competitive
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • Lower tuition, from A$27,000/yr
  • More than one intake a year
  • No application fee
  • Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50

Weaker fit for

  • Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

AIM is a specialist music college offering accredited degrees in performance, music business, and audio production, concentrated in Sydney's Ultimo precinct.

Who is this university for?

AIM is for students committed to a career in music who want a specialist conservatoire environment rather than a music department inside a large university. Entry is audition-based, and the programs are practical and industry-focused, concentrated in Sydney's Ultimo creative precinct. If you are still deciding between music and another field, a broader university with a strong music school may give you more room to change direction.

Admissions

Selectivity
Competitive
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels
Undergraduate

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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Entry to the performance degrees is by audition. The contemporary music, audio and entertainment-management courses are more broadly accessible. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$27,000/year
Application fee
None
Living cost estimate
A$33,000/year

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Estimated first-year budget

A$64,000 to A$74,000

Tuition plus about A$33,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Sydney, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Academics

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How to apply

  1. Choose your principal study area (performance, composition, music production, or music business) and instrument or voice.
  2. Check the entry requirements for that program, including the English test score.
  3. Prepare your portfolio or audition material. Most performance programs require a live or recorded audition; production and business programs may ask for a folio or interview.
  4. Apply directly through AIM's application portal and book your audition slot.
  5. Attend the audition or submit your recording by the deadline.
  6. Receive your outcome, accept the offer, and pay the deposit to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
  7. Apply for your Student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Australian Institute of Music runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

Australian Institute of Music assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

Australian Institute of Music assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Australian Institute of Music.

Semester 1 · Foundation/Pathwayaround November 2026Recommended

Australian Institute of Music assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Pathway and foundation programs often run extra intakes through the year; confirm the next start with Australian Institute of Music.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

Australian Institute of Music assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

Australian Institute of Music assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Australian Institute of Music.

Semester 2 · Foundation/Pathwayaround April 2027Recommended

Australian Institute of Music assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Pathway and foundation programs often run extra intakes through the year; confirm the next start with Australian Institute of Music.

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Australian Institute of Music: common questions

Does Australian Institute of Music charge an application fee for international students?

No. Australian Institute of Music does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.

What English test score do I need to get into Australian Institute of Music?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Australian Institute of Music is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Australian Institute of Music for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$64,000 to A$74,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$27,000, around A$33,000 in living costs for Sydney, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Australian Institute of Music a Group of Eight university?

No. Australian Institute of Music is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at Australian Institute of Music?

Australian Institute of Music has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is Australian Institute of Music in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. Australian Institute of Music's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to Australian Institute of Music as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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