About the university
LCI Melbourne is a small private Institute of Higher Education in Collingwood, an inner-city Melbourne suburb known for street art and food. It was previously called the Australian Academy of Design and is now part of LCI Education, a group of 12 institutions on five continents. Its bachelor's and diploma programmes are accredited by TEQSA. On campus, international students can take the Bachelor of Design Arts (majors in interior design, graphic and digital design, fashion and costume design, and visual art) and the Bachelor of Business and Innovation. Its higher education diplomas are taught online.
Indian students look at LCI Melbourne for studio-based design degrees with three intakes a year and no ATAR requirement. Design Arts applicants have an admission consultation. Its online fee calculator shows the same international tuition for each on-campus bachelor's course from February 2027: AUD 200 per credit point, or AUD 60,000 for the 300-point degree. It is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education (LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd), part of the LCI Education network
- CRICOS / provider ID
- CRICOS 02201G; PRV12113
- Campus
- 150 Oxford Street, Collingwood, Melbourne
- Intakes
- February, May and September (2027 dates: 1 February, 19 May, 15 September)
- Teaching
- Three 12-week teaching periods (trimesters) a year
- Subjects
- Design arts (interior, graphic and digital, fashion and costume, visual art) and business
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business and Innovation
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus
- Intakes
- February; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major)
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus
- Intakes
- February; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Design Arts (Graphic and Digital Design major)
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus
- Intakes
- February; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Design Arts (Fashion and Costume Design major)
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus
- Intakes
- February; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Art major)
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus
- Intakes
- February; May; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business and Innovation | 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major) | 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Bachelor of Design Arts (Graphic and Digital Design major) | 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Bachelor of Design Arts (Fashion and Costume Design major) | 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Art major) | 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 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 LCI Melbourne with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification, such as Class 12.
- Bachelor of Design Arts applicants also have an Admission Consultation after applying.
- You must be 18 or older when the course starts.
- You can apply online or through an agent. LCI Melbourne also considers credit for previous study (recognition of prior learning).
Postgraduate
- LCI Melbourne's course list has no postgraduate courses.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Proof of English (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
- A$50 application fee; a A$200 registration fee when you accept the offer
- Deposit equal to two trimesters' tuition to confirm enrolment (amount shown in the offer letter)
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 | 6.0 overall with no skills band below 5.5 (Bachelor of Design Arts and Bachelor of Business and Innovation). |
| Other tests | LCI Melbourne accepts an equivalent TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge (CAE) score; its course pages do not give the exact scores. |
| Duolingo | Not mentioned on the course pages we checked. |
Accommodation and living costs
LCI Melbourne does not publish student housing options or prices on the pages we checked. It expects students to arrange accommodation after accepting an offer. Its fee guide says to budget about A$2,000 to A$5,000 for software, hardware, materials and an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, depending on the major.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
LCI Melbourne has one campus at 150 Oxford Street, Collingwood, close to central Melbourne.
- Full-time, daytime, in-class teaching for the bachelor's degrees.
- Three 12-week teaching periods a year, with starts in February, May and September.
- Part of LCI Education, which says it welcomes over 20,000 learners a year across its institutions.
Careers and graduate outcomes
LCI Melbourne's degrees are aimed at the interior, graphic, fashion and creative industries. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
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Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much does LCI Melbourne cost?
For a February 2027 start, the fee calculator shows A$200 per credit point for international students, A$60,000 for a 300-point bachelor's degree (about A$10,000 a trimester). You also pay a A$50 application fee, a A$200 registration fee and a deposit of two trimesters' tuition.
When can I start?
There are three intakes a year. In 2027, courses start on 1 February, 19 May and 15 September.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE score.
Sources
- LCI Melbourne: home page (opens in a new tab)
- LCI Melbourne: about (opens in a new tab)
- LCI Melbourne: international applicants (opens in a new tab)
- LCI Melbourne: international fees guide (opens in a new tab)
- LCI Melbourne: Bachelor of Design Arts, Interior Design major (opens in a new tab)
- LCI Melbourne: Bachelor of Business and Innovation (opens in a new tab)
- LCI Melbourne: Bachelor of Design Arts (opens in a new tab)
Official website: melbourne.lcieducation.com/en (opens in a new tab)
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