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Ikon Institute of Australia

Sydney, Australia · Private · Est. Not stated as a year; Ikon says it was built on a foundation set up by Dr Rafael Locke over 30 years ago

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Not stated as a year; Ikon says it was built on a foundation set up by Dr Rafael Locke over 30 years ago

Type

Private

Location

Sydney, Australia

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Ikon Institute of Australia is a private higher education provider teaching counselling and psychotherapy, social work, community services, arts therapy and early childhood education. Melbourne and Sydney offer the full range of courses, while Adelaide and Brisbane focus on early childhood education. International students may take up to one-third of their subjects online.

Indian students look at Ikon for practical human services degrees, such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) and the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, with three intakes a year. Ikon is not in world university rankings.

Type
Private higher education provider, owned by EDU Holdings Limited
Registration
TEQSA PRV14055; CRICOS 03581E
Campuses
Sydney (two in the city centre), Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, plus a virtual campus
Students
Over 6,000 (About Ikon page)
Intakes
February, May and September

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (AUD)Approx. in rupees
    Master of Social Work (Qualifying)2 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$29,352≈ ₹19.1 lakh
    Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy2 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney (with intensives)A$31,060≈ ₹20.2 lakh
    Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)2 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$25,904≈ ₹16.8 lakh
    Bachelor of Social Work4 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$25,300≈ ₹16.4 lakh
    Bachelor of Community Services3 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$22,648≈ ₹14.7 lakh
    Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy1 year full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$30,760≈ ₹20 lakh
    Graduate Certificate in Counselling6 months full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$15,380≈ ₹10 lakh
    Bachelor of Early Childhood Education4 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or SydneyA$22,450≈ ₹14.6 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • Counselling, community services and social work courses

      Human Services Scholarships

      Value: 30% off Counselling and Psychotherapy courses; 20% off Community Services and Social Work courses

      Eligibility: New international students on a subclass 500 student visa starting a Human Services course in 2027

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Early childhood courses

      Early Childhood Education Scholarships

      Value: 20% off tuition for the course duration

      Eligibility: New international students starting an Early Childhood Education course in 2027

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • All courses

      Onshore Access Scholarship

      Value: Up to 15% off net tuition (discretionary)

      Eligibility: International students already in Australia who transfer after the first six months of their principal course; Statement of Intent needed

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Bachelor's degrees: Australian Year 12 or equivalent (for Indian students, Class 12); an ATAR of 60 gives guaranteed entry for Australian students.
    • Applicants with diploma-level VET or some higher education study can also apply.
    • Social work and community services need a police check, a Working With Children check and placement vaccinations.

    Postgraduate

    • Master of Social Work (Qualifying): a bachelor's degree with at least one year of social and behavioural science study (for example psychology, sociology or counselling); other graduates can enter through the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
    • Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy: a bachelor's degree in any field; an interview may be needed.
    • Master of Teaching (Early Childhood): a bachelor's degree in any field, a Teacher Education Teaching Statement and an inherent requirements questionnaire.

    Documents

    • Academic transcripts and certificates
    • English test results
    • Passport
    • Police check and Working With Children check (social work, community services and teaching)
    • Statement of Intent (for the Onshore Access Scholarship)

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic (social work)7.0 with no band below 7.0, or equivalent.
    IELTS Academic (counselling and teaching Masters)6.5 overall with Speaking 6.5 and other bands at least 6.0.
    IELTS Academic (Bachelor of Community Services)6.0 with no band below 6.0.
    Other testsCourse pages say 'or equivalent' but do not list PTE or TOEFL scores; ask Ikon.

    Accommodation and living costs

    Ikon's pages we checked do not offer student housing or publish rents. Its site has a general Living in Australia page; students arrange their own housing.

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    Campus and location

    Ikon teaches in city-centre campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Melbourne and Sydney offer the full course range; Adelaide and Brisbane focus on early childhood education.

    • Three intakes a year: February, May and September.
    • International students may study up to one-third of subjects online.
    • Some counselling subjects are taught as in-person intensives.
    • Some early childhood courses are online only and not open on a student visa.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Ikon's courses lead to work in counselling, social work, community services and early childhood teaching, with placements built in. Ikon claims a 90% graduate employment rate but gives no source or year, so we do not show it as a figure. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.

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    FAQs

    How much does Ikon cost for Indian students?

    Ikon's 2026 schedule lists A$58,704 for the two-year Master of Social Work (Qualifying), A$62,120 for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and A$101,200 for the four-year Bachelor of Social Work, before scholarships.

    Are there scholarships for international students?

    Yes. For 2027 starts, Ikon lists 30% off counselling courses, 20% off community services and social work, and 20% off early childhood courses for new international students.

    When can I start?

    Ikon has three intakes a year: February, May and September.

    Sources

    1. Ikon: home page (opens in a new tab)
    2. Ikon: About Ikon (opens in a new tab)
    3. Ikon: course fees (opens in a new tab)
    4. Ikon: 2026 International Course Fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
    5. Ikon: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    6. Ikon: Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (opens in a new tab)
    7. Ikon: Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (opens in a new tab)
    8. Ikon: Bachelor of Social Work (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: ikon.edu.au (opens in a new tab)

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