Bachelor of Theatre, Acting at The University of Montana

International students can study the Theatre, Acting at The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Theatre, Acting

Study Theatre and Acting at the University of Montana

Learn the art and craft of acting at the premier theatre arts school in the Pacific Northwest. As the largest accredited theatre program in the region, we provide the opportunities and resources you want – large scale productions and state-of-the-art studios and performance venues – combined with small classes, individualized learning and personal mentorship to help you achieve your best.

At UM, you'll benefit from numerous performance opportunities, including professional experiences with the Montana Repertory Theatre, a touring Equity company and our theatre-in-residence at the University of Montana. You'll also develop skills in your interest areas through a wide range of classes in directing, physical performance, musical theatre and more.

Graduates of our acting degree have gone on to perform and direct on and off Broadway, in films, television and radio, at prestigious theatres and performance venues around the world.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Theatre, Acting at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Theatre, Acting

Career development in the bachelor's degree in acting

Personal mentorship and individualized training can go a long way toward helping you prepare for a successful career in acting and the theatre arts. At UM, we're here to support you every step – from your first day of acting classes to graduation and beyond.

Faculty experience and mentorship in the acting program

Our faculty have wide-ranging skills and professional experiences and are well respected internationally. Many have worked for professional theatres around the world and have published important articles and books in the world of theatre arts. Our faculty also serve in key leadership roles with professional organizations such as NAST, ACTF and USITT.

Student organizations for acting majors

Develop your craft, grow your professional network and make new friends through opportunities offered in our active student organizations. Our student clubs produce scripts, plays, dance performances and more to develop skills beyond the classroom.

Theatre scholarships

We award $30-40K in scholarships each year to students in the theatre degree program. Work-study opportunities in the theatre office, box office and shops are also available. Learn more about theatre scholarship opportunities at UM.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Theatre, Acting at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Theatre, Acting at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Theatre, Acting at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula