National Art School
Sydney, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1843
Overview
Established in 1843, National Art School is an independent fine art school in Sydney. Since 1922 it has occupied the former Darlinghurst Gaol on Gadigal land, within East Sydney’s cultural precinct. Its educational model emphasises studio-based learning, small cohorts, specialist facilities and teaching by practising artists.
The current degree catalog lists the Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) and Doctor of Fine Art. Undergraduate study combines studio practice with Art History & Theory and Professional Studies, with disciplines including ceramics, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking and sculpture. NAS also offers short courses and high-school education programs.
Student life includes artist talks, cultural events and public exhibitions, supported by Student Services, counselling, wellbeing and academic literacy assistance. The Darani Ngalawada First Peoples Centre provides mentorship and learning support and promotes the inclusion of First Peoples knowledge and perspectives throughout the school.
Fields of study
- Fine Art
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photomedia
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Art History & Theory
- Professional Studies
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- student.services@nas.edu.au
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$44,160
From about $44,160 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
International degree tuition is published as $44,160 per year full-time for 2026, covering BFA, BFA (Honours), MFA and DFA in that fee schedule. OSHC is not included. The supplied Honours page publishes domestic tuition of $17,376 per year for 2027, but its fee section is truncated; a complete domestic degree-fee range cannot be established. Short-course prices are separate and are not included in annual degree tuition. The supplied text uses dollar signs without explicitly identifying the currency. No 2027 international rate is supplied.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Sep 26, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.