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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

More than a century of music excellence

Be challenged, inspired and engaged as a 21st century musician in our vibrant community of musicians, researchers and educators.

Up to $1.5 million in scholarships

Sydney Conservatorium of Music students can apply for a wide selection of travel, merit and equity scholarships worth $1.5 million annually. From performing in Italy, to recording a debut album, here’s why scholarship recipients think you should apply for one too.

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Study music

From Haydn to hip-hop, film scores and jazz, you can enjoy a breadth of musical study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music that prepares you for a broad range of careers.

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Our research

Our researchers advance music studies in all its forms through artistic exploration, music scholarship and fieldwork.

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Industry and community

Connect with us to access our excellent facilities, research expertise and some of the best musicians in Australia.

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Our people

Our staff are award-winning scholars and acclaimed musicians with strong industry connections in Australia and around the world.

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The Conservatorium of Music is home to five performance venues of outstanding acoustic and architectural quality.

Study music

Prepare for a career in music with our award-winning staff

Our research

Promoting active enquiry into music

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Facts & figures

#1 in Australia and 15th in the world for Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
#2 globally, in Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020

Latest news

30 October 2020

5 ways Conservatorium musicians have used their scholarships

Sydney Conservatorium of Music students can apply for a wide selection of travel, merit and equity scholarships worth $1.5 million annually. From performing in Italy, to recording a debut album, here’s why scholarship recipients think you should apply for one too.

28 October 2020

Quality teaching spurs jump in Times subject rankings

The University shows strong performance in the Times Higher Education subject rankings.

13 October 2020

From Conservatorium halls to the world stage

We recently caught up with Heather Shannon of The Jezabels, to hear about her time as a student at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and get a glimpse of a day in the life of a professional musician.

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