About the university
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a private higher education provider with a landmark castle campus in Manly on Sydney's Northern Beaches and a City Campus in the CBD. It teaches bachelor's degrees in business, accounting, hospitality, events, property and IT, and postgraduate degrees in business administration, management and IT.
Indian students look at ICMS for its built-in work placements: bachelor's degrees include two trimesters of professional placement and Masters include two Work Integrated Learning subjects, with no tuition charged for those trimesters. Postgraduate IT and MBA courses are taught at the City Campus. ICMS is not in world university rankings.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education (TEQSA PRV12025)
- CRICOS provider code
- 01484M
- Campuses
- Northern Beaches Campus in Manly (a castle campus with residences) and City Campus in Sydney CBD
- Intakes
- Main intakes February, May and August; mid-term intakes March, June, October and December (when offered)
- Industry training
- Bachelor's degrees include at least 600 hours; Masters include two Work Integrated Learning subjects
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$29,700
- Duration
- 2 years full time (1.5 years accelerated); City Campus, Sydney
- Intakes
- February; May; August (mid-term March, June, October, December)
- English
- ICMS's general admission page lists IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) for international students; check the course page
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration
- Fee / year
- A$31,500
- Duration
- 2 years full time (1.3 years accelerated); City Campus, Sydney
- Intakes
- February; May; August (mid-term March, June, October, December)
- English
- ICMS's general admission page lists IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) for international students; check the course page
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$37,680
- Duration
- 3 years full time (2.3 years accelerated); Manly and City Campus; at least 600 hours of industry training
- Intakes
- February; May; August (mid-term March, June, October, December when offered)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (ICMS general admission page)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics)
- Fee / year
- A$37,680
- Duration
- 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters
- Intakes
- See the course page (the Bachelor of IT lists February, May and August, with mid-term intakes when offered)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (ICMS general admission page)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Fee / year
- A$37,680
- Duration
- 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters
- Intakes
- See the course page (the Bachelor of IT lists February, May and August, with mid-term intakes when offered)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (ICMS general admission page)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Fee / year
- A$37,680
- Duration
- 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters
- Intakes
- See the course page (the Bachelor of IT lists February, May and August, with mid-term intakes when offered)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (ICMS general admission page)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- Fee / year
- A$37,680
- Duration
- 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters
- Intakes
- See the course page (the Bachelor of IT lists February, May and August, with mid-term intakes when offered)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (ICMS general admission page)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$37,680
- Duration
- 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters
- Intakes
- See the course page (the Bachelor of IT lists February, May and August, with mid-term intakes when offered)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent (ICMS general admission page)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology | 2 years full time (1.5 years accelerated); City Campus, Sydney | A$29,700 | ≈ ₹19.3 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years full time (1.3 years accelerated); City Campus, Sydney | A$31,500 | ≈ ₹20.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years full time (2.3 years accelerated); Manly and City Campus; at least 600 hours of industry training | A$37,680 | ≈ ₹24.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics) | 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters | A$37,680 | ≈ ₹24.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) | 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters | A$37,680 | ≈ ₹24.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters | A$37,680 | ≈ ₹24.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management | 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters | A$37,680 | ≈ ₹24.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business | 3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters | A$37,680 | ≈ ₹24.5 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
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 or equivalent meeting ICMS's entry requirements by country; the pages we checked did not list Indian board percentages.
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree for Masters and Graduate Certificates; check the course page for details.
Documents
- Original or certified transcripts, results and graduation certificates
- Certified copy of your passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- Certified English translations of any non-English documents
- Extra documents if you apply for advanced standing (credit)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (international students) | 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent, on ICMS's general admission page. |
| Other tests | Equivalent tests are accepted; the pages we checked do not list PTE or TOEFL scores. Ask ICMS. |
| Short of the score? | ICMS lists English programs on its site for students who need to improve their English first. |
Accommodation and living costs
ICMS has on-campus residences at its Manly castle campus with meals included, plus two off-campus houses in Manly and Balgowlah. The minimum stay on campus is one trimester (about 13 weeks).
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Moran and Kelly House (on campus), single room, meals included2027 Trimesters 1 and 3; A$510 in Trimester 2 | A$600per week | ≈ ₹39,000 |
| Moran and Kelly House, twin to quad share, meals included2027 Trimesters 1 and 3 | A$510–560per week | ≈ ₹33,150 – ₹36,400 |
| Claremount Beach House (women only, self-catered)2027 Trimesters 1 and 3 | A$513–570per week | ≈ ₹33,345 – ₹37,050 |
| Wanganella House, Balgowlah (self-managed)2027; six-month lease | A$355–450per week | ≈ ₹23,075 – ₹29,250 |
Campus and location
ICMS's main campus is a castle-style building on the hill above Manly on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with residences, sports facilities and a shuttle to Manly. Its City Campus is in the Sydney CBD.
- On-campus residences with meals, housekeeping and Wi-Fi included.
- Postgraduate MBA and IT courses taught at the City Campus.
- Placements arranged by the ICMS Work Integrated Learning team.
- Several intakes a year, including mid-term starts.
Careers and graduate outcomes
ICMS degrees are built around industry placements: bachelor's students complete at least 600 hours of industry training and Masters students two Work Integrated Learning subjects. The pages we checked publish no graduate outcome figures. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
How much does ICMS cost for Indian students?
For 2027, bachelor's degrees cost A$113,040 in total (about A$37,680 a year on average, or A$56,520 in year 1). The MBA costs A$63,000 and the Master of IT A$59,400 in total, each over two years.
Do I pay fees during the placement trimesters?
No. ICMS's 2027 fee tables show no tuition fee for the Work Integrated Learning trimesters.
Can I live on campus?
Yes. Moran and Kelly House at the Manly campus cost about A$510 to A$640 a week in 2027 with meals included.
What IELTS score do I need?
ICMS's general admission page lists IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent.
Sources
- ICMS: home page (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: Undergraduate International Fees 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: Postgraduate International Fees 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: General Admission Information (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: international applicants (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: accommodation rates (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- ICMS: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.icms.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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