About the university
Lincoln Institute of Higher Education (LIHE) is a small private higher education provider in central Sydney, on Liverpool Street. It is registered with TEQSA and on CRICOS to teach international students in Sydney. Its schools teach a Bachelor and a Master of Business Information Systems, a Bachelor of Community Services and a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Indian students may look at LIHE for a business information systems degree in central Sydney with three intakes a year. Only the Bachelor of Business Information Systems has a clearly stated international fee on its course page (about A$19,800 a year); for other courses, ask LIHE for its current Fees and Charges document. LIHE is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private higher education provider on TEQSA's National Register
- CRICOS / TEQSA
- CRICOS 04097J; TEQSA PRV14352
- Campus
- Level 8, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney
- Intakes
- March, July and November (plus September for community services and early childhood education)
- Subjects
- Business information systems, community services and early childhood education
- Minimum age
- 18 before the first day of Orientation Week
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
- Fee / year
- A$19,800
- Duration
- 36 months (3 years full time; 24 units)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in writing and speaking); PTE 50 (43 in writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 65
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Information Systems | 36 months (3 years full time; 24 units) | A$19,800 | ≈ ₹12.9 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 Lincoln Institute of Higher Education with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Australian Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or an equivalent qualification (such as Class 12), or a recognised foundation programme, or one year of university study.
- Business Information Systems assumes knowledge of mathematics (NSW HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent).
- Some courses may need an interview or portfolio. Early childhood education also needs a Suitability to Teach survey, an interview and a Working With Children Check.
- You must turn 18 before the first day of Orientation Week.
Postgraduate
- Master of Business Information Systems: an Australian bachelor's degree or international equivalent; no work experience needed. Applicants who do not meet this may be considered case by case.
Documents
- LIHE online international student application form
- Valid passport
- Class 12 or degree mark sheets and certificates
- English test result no more than 2 years old at the course start
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 | Most courses: 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in writing and speaking. Master of Business Information Systems and Bachelor of Community Services: 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and speaking. |
| PTE Academic | Most courses: 50 (43 in writing and speaking). Master of Business Information Systems: 58 (52 in writing and speaking). |
| TOEFL iBT / Cambridge | Most courses: TOEFL 65 (21 writing, 18 speaking) or CAE 169. Master's: TOEFL 86 or CAE 176. |
| Conditional offer | Applicants below the standard may get a conditional offer that needs an approved intensive English course first. Duolingo is not mentioned. |
Accommodation and living costs
LIHE does not publish student housing or prices on the pages we checked. Its website has a general Living in Sydney page.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
LIHE teaches from one city campus at Level 8, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney.
- Business information systems courses run three intakes a year: March, July and November.
- Community services and early childhood education add a September intake.
- The Bachelor of Community Services is taught face to face on campus.
Careers and graduate outcomes
LIHE publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
How much does LIHE cost for Indian students?
The Bachelor of Business Information Systems course page gives international fees of about A$19,800 a year. For other courses, ask LIHE for its current Fees and Charges document.
When can I start?
Business information systems courses start in March, July and November. Community services and early childhood education also start in September.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in writing and speaking for most courses, and 6.5 with at least 6.0 for the Master of Business Information Systems and the Bachelor of Community Services.
Sources
- LIHE: home page (opens in a new tab)
- LIHE: international students entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- LIHE: Bachelor of Business Information Systems (opens in a new tab)
- LIHE: Master of Business Information Systems (opens in a new tab)
- LIHE: Bachelor of Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- LIHE: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (opens in a new tab)
- LIHE: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
Official website: lincolnau.nsw.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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