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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021: Performing Arts

Discover where to study Performing Arts with the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.

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The QS World University Rankings by Subject are based upon academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. You can learn more by reading our methodology.

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021: Performing Arts

Discover where to study Performing Arts with the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.

Out Now: QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts 2022

The QS World University Rankings by Subject are based upon academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. You can learn more by reading our methodology.

Use the interactive table below to filter the rankings by location, and click on individual universities for more information. You can also use our Course Matching Tool to identify the right degree for you. Simply answer a few simple questions about your academic record and what matters most to you when choosing a university and we’ll recommend the specific degree programs which suit you best.

Interested in more than one study area? The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 cover 51 different subjects. Click here to see the full list.

Following the compilation of our first release for this ranking, several corrections may have been made. You can learn more on our release summary page.

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Overall Score: 95.9
The Juilliard School The Juilliard School
location New York City, United States
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88.4

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97.8

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Overall Score: 91.2
Royal College of Music Royal College of Music
location London, United Kingdom
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Employer Reputation

80.2

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93.9

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Overall Score: 89.2

Employer Reputation

77.8

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92.1

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Overall Score: 88.6
Royal Academy of Music Royal Academy of Music
location London, United Kingdom
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Employer Reputation

80.5

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90.6

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Overall Score: 85.4

Employer Reputation

48

Academic Reputation

94.8

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Overall Score: 85
New York University (NYU) New York University (NYU)
location New York City, United States
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100

Academic Reputation

81.3

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Overall Score: 84.6

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23

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100

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Overall Score: 84.1

Employer Reputation

76.7

Academic Reputation

86

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Overall Score: 82.3

Employer Reputation

76.5

Academic Reputation

83.8

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Overall Score: 81.7

Employer Reputation

58.4

Academic Reputation

87.5

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Overall Score: 80.1

Employer Reputation

53.4

Academic Reputation

86.8

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Overall Score: 79.9
Harvard University Harvard University
location Cambridge, United States
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Employer Reputation

92.9

Academic Reputation

76.6

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Overall Score: 79.9
University of Oxford University of Oxford
location Oxford, United Kingdom
QS stars QS Stars

Employer Reputation

91.3

Academic Reputation

77

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Overall Score: 79.6
University of Cambridge University of Cambridge
location Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Employer Reputation

91.5

Academic Reputation

76.6

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Overall Score: 79.4

Employer Reputation

23.5

Academic Reputation

93.4

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Overall Score: 79.1
University of Rochester University of Rochester
location Rochester, United States
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Employer Reputation

77.7

Academic Reputation

79.5

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Overall Score: 78.8
Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Bloomington
location Bloomington, United States
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Employer Reputation

70.3

Academic Reputation

80.9

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Overall Score: 78

Employer Reputation

58.6

Academic Reputation

82.8

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Overall Score: 77

Employer Reputation

81.9

Academic Reputation

75.8

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Overall Score: 76.9

Employer Reputation

37

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86.9

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Overall Score: 76.9
Yale University Yale University
location New Haven, United States
QS stars QS Stars

Employer Reputation

83.2

Academic Reputation

75.3

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Overall Score: 76.6
Columbia University Columbia University
location New York City, United States
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Employer Reputation

83.8

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74.8

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Overall Score: 76.6

Employer Reputation

43.5

Academic Reputation

84.9

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Overall Score: 76.4

Employer Reputation

82.6

Academic Reputation

74.9

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Overall Score: 76.4

Employer Reputation

83.3

Academic Reputation

74.7

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Overall Score: 75.7
Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music
location Philadelphia, United States
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Employer Reputation

23.6

Academic Reputation

88.7

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Overall Score: 75.5
University of Huddersfield University of Huddersfield
location Huddersfield, United Kingdom
QS stars 5 QS Stars

Employer Reputation

86.4

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72.8

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Overall Score: 75.2

Employer Reputation

67.2

Academic Reputation

77.2

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Overall Score: 75

Employer Reputation

72.6

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75.6

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Overall Score: 74.9

Employer Reputation

79.9

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73.6

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