About the university
JMC Academy is a private creative industries college with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It teaches degrees and diplomas in music, audio engineering and sound production, film and television, animation, game design, visual communication design, acting and entertainment business management, plus a Master of Creative Industries.
Indian students look at JMC for hands-on study in audio, music, film and games, taught in studios by industry practitioners. Most bachelor's courses need an interview and an audition or portfolio. Single bachelor's degrees run over 6 trimesters in 2 or 3 years, so we do not show a yearly fee for them; ask JMC for your study plan. JMC is not in world university rankings.
- Type
- Private creative industries college (provider PRV12029)
- CRICOS provider code
- 01259J
- Campuses
- Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
- Intakes
- February, June and September for degrees; February and August for the Master
- Subjects
- Music, audio engineering, film and TV, animation, game design, design, acting, music theatre and entertainment business
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$42,360
- Duration
- 3 years accelerated (9 trimesters); Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- February; June; September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management
- Fee / year
- A$42,360
- Duration
- 3 years accelerated (9 trimesters); Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- February; June; September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$26,760
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters); hybrid on campus and online; Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney
- Intakes
- February; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production) / Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management | 3 years accelerated (9 trimesters); Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney | A$42,360 | ≈ ₹27.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management | 3 years accelerated (9 trimesters); Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney | A$42,360 | ≈ ₹27.5 lakh |
| Master of Creative Industries | 2 years (4 semesters); hybrid on campus and online; Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney | A$26,760 | ≈ ₹17.4 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at JMC Academy with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- Selected courses
JMC International Merit Scholarship
Value: 20% fee reduction
Eligibility: GPA of 70% or above in prior study for film and TV, audio, entertainment business or the Master; or an outstanding portfolio or audition for other courses; personal statement needed
Official page (opens in a new tab) - All courses
International Ambassador Scholarship
Value: Up to A$3,000 off per trimester
Eligibility: By invitation from the International Services Office; ambassadors help with events and student representation
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Continuing students
Academic Excellence Incentive Scholarship
Value: Up to 10% (A$1,400) off Trimester 3 tuition
Eligibility: High Distinction average in Trimesters 1 and 2
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Year 12 (Class 12) or equivalent; no ATAR required. Applicants must be at least 17 at the start of the course.
- All applicants attend an admissions interview; music courses need an audition and other creative courses may need a portfolio.
Postgraduate
- Master of Creative Industries: a recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant field, an admissions interview and relevant work experience in the creative industries.
Documents
- Class 12 (and degree, for the Master) marksheets and certificates
- English test results taken within two years of starting
- Portfolio or audition, depending on the course
- Passport
- A$150 non-refundable enrolment fee with the first trimester invoice
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 (undergraduate and vocational) | Overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 on the general requirements page; the double degree pages ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0. |
| IELTS Academic (postgraduate) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic | 50 to 57 for undergraduate; 58 to 64 for postgraduate. |
| TOEFL iBT | 73 (Writing 18) for undergraduate; 79 (Writing 20) for postgraduate. |
| English course pathway | Completing English for Academic Purposes at a JMC pathway partner to the required level replaces a test. |
Accommodation and living costs
JMC's pages we checked do not offer student housing or publish rents. Ask JMC's international team about housing near your campus.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
JMC has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Most degrees are taught at all three; the music theatre degree runs in Sydney and Brisbane.
- Three trimester intakes a year for degrees: February, June and September.
- The double degrees are CRICOS-registered in accelerated mode only.
- Interview and audition or portfolio for most courses.
- Fees paid through Flywire.
Careers and graduate outcomes
JMC courses lead to work in music, audio and sound production, film and TV, games, design and entertainment business. 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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Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much does JMC Academy cost for Indian students?
JMC's 2026 schedule charges A$14,120 per trimester for diplomas and bachelor's degrees and A$13,380 per semester for the Graduate Diploma and Master of Creative Industries. A 9-trimester double degree comes to about A$42,360 a year.
Do I need an audition or portfolio?
All applicants attend an interview. Music courses need an audition and some creative courses need a portfolio.
What IELTS score do I need?
JMC's general page lists IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for undergraduate study, but the double degrees ask for 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Postgraduate study needs 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Sources
- JMC Academy: home page (opens in a new tab)
- JMC Academy: international fees (opens in a new tab)
- JMC Academy: International Student Tuition Fees 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- JMC Academy: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- JMC Academy: 2027 international scholarships flyer (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- JMC Academy: Master of Creative Industries (opens in a new tab)
- JMC Academy: Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.jmcacademy.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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