The National Institute of Dramatic Art

At NIDA, students receive globally-renowned arts education and training, with resources for domestic and international students ranging from financial assistance to health and wellbeing resources. NIDA provides students with the tools to showcase their best ideas, with excellent training and resources giving students the freedom to explore their imaginations. Students meet like-minded peers on the same journey, forming connections across disciplines that they take through life, and NIDA's state-of-the-art facilities allow students to put their skills into action with student productions attended by the public and industry. NIDA students are also welcome to join Arc UNSW, the student organisation at UNSW, with free membership providing access to clubs, societies, events, and activities. Student-led groups include Neurokin, a peer support group for neurodivergent students, and the First Nations & POC Student Network.

NIDA provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for students to get their work in front of industry leaders, professionals, and new audiences, with Australian and international guest artists, directors, writers, and other professionals sharing their industry expertise each year. NIDA has a 90 per cent success rate for employment within 12 months of graduation, with students gaining hands-on and practical learning and mentoring that builds inroads into the industry. The partnership with Australians in Film (AiF) offers professional development and support for students and alumni looking to explore screen careers in Hollywood and beyond, providing access to space at AiF's West Hollywood studio lot office and personalised support including one-on-one meetings. This partnership benefits graduates and alumni across all NIDA disciplines including Design for Performance, Dramatic Writing, Directing, Costume, Specialist Make-up, Props and Effects, Cultural Leadership, Set Construction, and Technical Theatre and Stage Management.