Top Performance Universities & Colleges in Chicago Region, USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Chicago, Chicago

8.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Theater and Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE54
Programs
Tuition:  
($67,446/Yr)₹62.64L/Yr
Living
($29,000/Yr)₹26.94L/Yr
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#39/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Northwestern University, Evanston

9.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
B.A Performance Studies
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1460IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($94,878/Yr)₹88.12L/Yr
Living
($2,064/Yr)₹1.92L/Yr
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Loyola University, Chicago

8.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)Illinois, USA81.4%Acceptance Rate
M.Mus Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.0PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
($34,950/Yr)₹32.46L/Yr
Living
($14,080/Yr)₹13.08L/Yr
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DePaul University, Chicago

7.3(Based on 8 User Reviews)Illinois, USA
M.S Hospitality Leadership and Operational Performance
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53
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Tuition:  
($43,837/Yr)₹40.72L/Yr
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Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, USA92%Acceptance Rate
M.Mus Brass Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL80
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Tuition:  
($47,208/Yr)₹43.85L/Yr
Living
($12,927/Yr)₹12.01L/Yr
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Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Illinois, USA78.7%Acceptance Rate
B.Mus Music - Vocal Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE53
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Tuition:  
($25,857/Yr)₹24.02L/Yr
Living
($11,424/Yr)₹10.61L/Yr
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Columbia College Chicago, Chicago

10.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Illinois, USA12.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A Comedy Writing and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
($22,650/Yr)₹21.04L/Yr
Living
($13,630/Yr)₹12.66L/Yr
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Chicago State University, Chicago

6.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)Illinois, USA48%Acceptance Rate
M.S Technology and Performance Improvement Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95TOEFL69PTE51
Programs
Tuition:  
($20,250/Yr)₹18.81L/Yr
Living
($8,724/Yr)₹8.1L/Yr
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School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, USA66.5%Acceptance Rate
M.F.A Performance
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS7PTE65
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Tuition:  
($56,610/Yr)₹52.58L/Yr
Living
($13,890/Yr)₹12.9L/Yr
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Trinity International University, Deerfield

Illinois, USA8.6%Acceptance Rate
B.A/B.S Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
($15,100/Yr)₹14.02L/Yr
Living
($9,540/Yr)₹8.86L/Yr
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Illinois Dominican University, River Forest

Illinois, USA80%Acceptance Rate
B.A Theatre Arts - Performance Concentration
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
($38,328/Yr)₹35.6L/Yr
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