Welcome – The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s national dramatic arts educator for careers in stage, screen, events and interactive entertainment.

NIDA has produced some of the world’s most influential and in-demand storytellers.

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Study

Browse our range of vocational studies, undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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NIDA Corporate Training

Discover training and workshop opportunities for your colleagues or business.

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NIDA Open

NIDA short courses in acting, directing, musical theatre, screenwriting and more are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and online.

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What’s on

Learn more about our annual calendar of events including Student Productions, Open Day, talks series and more.

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Turning students’ dreams into reality

Founded in 1958 as Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, NIDA has become a locally and internationally known institution. In over 60 years, NIDA has grown from a single acting class to providing hundreds of courses for both the professional and the passionate student.

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