AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIC

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is a private specialist higher education provider in Australia focused on music, performing arts, and entertainment management. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sydney, AIM offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and short courses in areas such as music performance, music theatre, composition, audio engineering, and arts and entertainment management. It operates urban campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, with facilities designed for practical, industry-focused training including performance venues, recording studios, practice rooms, and music technology labs. AIM is not a public university; it is a private tertiary institution regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). It caters to both domestic and international students, emphasizing small class sizes, professional networking, and direct pathways into the creative industries. Its qualifications are recognized within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).