THE ONLY MUSIC SCHOOL THAT ONLY FOCUSES ON MUSIC.
The Australian Institute of Music is Australia's only private music school totally dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music. We're not an arts college or a design school: music rules our world. We've been teaching - and playing - for over 50 years. And in that time, we've helped thousands of students to follow their musical ambitions, through our giant campuses in the heart of Sydney and Melbourne.

We've created star performers, hit songwriters and record label executives, propelled countless students into successful, long-running musical and music business careers, and most importantly, nurtured talented people just like you, helping them to take their craft and their passion to the highest level.

We're uncompromisingly creative, contemporary, and progressive in our outlook. This means that while we can give you an outstanding choice of musical and arts and entertainment management degrees of the highest academic quality - with both Bachelor degrees and Masters programs. We also offer a welcoming, inspiring environment in which you can find your place in the musical world, collaborate with like-minded people, and really thrive.

BE PREPARED TO MAKE SOME NOISE
Walk into AIM and chances are you'll be blown away by the power of the music echoing through the entire building. It's inspiring to be among so many people constantly creating. Singers and players, solo and in combos; from rappers to opera singers; a heavy rock band in one room, a classical quartet in the next, and a big band strutting their stuff on the main stage. It's a massive mash-up of styles and specialties, with one common goal: to achieve great things in music, through relentless practice, fine-tuning, cross-pollination of ideas and creative collaboration.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE WHO'LL TAKE YOU FURTHER
AIM is an amazing place to kickstart your network of musical allies and collaborators. All our lecturers have long experience working in every corner of the music industry, so we can connect you with the people who can fast-track your career - and get it started even before you graduate.

Forge connections with like-minded vocalists and instrumentalists, songwriters and composers, as well as passionate producers, engineers, managers and promoters - all the people you'll be counting on to help to propel your career. Collaborate professionally with AIM students and staff on their own musical projects. Access incredible opportunities to collaborate with professionals working in the industry.

This is the kind of experience you can only get at AIM. The very best way to get inspiration, find the people you really want to work with, and be exposed to the real world of music.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUS
MEANS EVERYTHING GOES BACK TO YOU!
As a high-quality educational institution, we are committed to improving our students’ learning experience and as well as continually upgrading our campus facilities and equipment.

Our programs and courses are designed to be forward-thinking and be flexible enough to respond to shifting industry requirements and challenges because it’s not enough to just be prepared for today’s industry challenges - our students need to be prepared for the future.

As a registered Higher Education Provider (HEP), all AIM domestic undergraduate and postgraduate students may be eligible for FEE-HELP – the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program.


Student Support

WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK. WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED.
We want you to thrive, both on and off campus. That’s why AIM purposefully curates a supportive, collaborative environment and relevant resources to help you stay connected and up-to-date with the things you love.

SUPPORT SERVICES – BECAUSE LIFE CAN GET COMPLICATED.
Our Student Life Advisors are always available to support you – whether you need help with academic matters, something personal or you’re feeling overwhelmed for any reason.

We also host regular workshops, presentations and support programs, such as:

•Academic Support Sessions – for individuals and groups
•Digital Support Sessions – including Logic, Musescore and Sibelius
•Library Support Sessions – including research, referencing and citations
•Life Skills & Wellbeing Workshops – for personal development and life/work/study success
•English Language Support Sessions – for international students
•Equal Access Programs - Including reasonable adjustments
•One on one mentoring & counselling referrals

COLLABORATION WEEKS – BECAUSE LIFE GETS INTERESTING WHEN YOU TAKE THE LEAD.
Each of your three annual study periods includes a Collaboration week, where you step up and your teachers take a back seat. You drive what you learn; your teachers provide practical skills and support while you lead. What is Collaboration? You’re going to love it:

•Freedom: create, rehearse and apply your knowledge and skills without assessment or judgement.

•Life Skills & Leadership: practising your craft, leading rehearsals, overseeing recordings and productions, all with the support of your academic mentors.

•Integration & Innovation: breaking down barriers between programs and encouraging cross-disciplinary practice; experimenting and developing new music and industry concepts.

•Performance & Production: showcase performances, drama productions and open master classes.