What do graduates do?
- Stage actor
- Film, TV and other entertainment media
Length by country
USADurations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.
First year and core courses
Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.
Before you apply
Boston University's page does not describe audition requirements; we check the school's theatre admission rules together before applying. Acting students can also audition for the musical theatre concentration.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
3 schools in 2 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
USA
Boston UniversityActing BFA · BostonPenn State UniversityActing · University Park
Canada
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityPerformance: Acting · TorontoWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
Let’s build your school list for Acting together
- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
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- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: November 2026.
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