International Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
LCI Melbourne offers students an accessible, affordable and accelerated pathway to career-igniting qualifications. Our courses integrate a superb learning environment and experience with a two-year program of study.
For international applicants, our courses offer the best-value and quickest route to an Art & Design, or Business & Management Bachelor degree from an Australian institution.
The indicative tuition fees listed below are based upon a student enrolling in 100% full time study load. The total cost will depend on the number of units enrolled in, per study period, over the course of the year.
| 2025 Fees | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | CRICOS Code | Duration Full-time | Credit Points | EFTSL* | TOTAL TUITION FEES |
| Bachelor of Design Arts | 058836K | 2 years (6 trimesters) | 300 | 3.0 | AUD $60,000.00 |
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Creative Industries) | 115058D | 2 years (6 trimesters) | 300 | 3.0 | AUD $60,000.00 |
| Diploma of Fashion Design | 0102086 | 1 year (3 trimesters) | 150 | 1.5 | AUD $30,000.00 |
| Diploma of Graphic Design | 0102088 | 1 year (3 trimesters) | 150 | 1.5 | AUD $30,000.00 |
Equivalent Full-time Study Loading
Please note that tuition fees may increase in subsequent study periods.
International Student Fee Conditions
- International students must be enrolled in full-time studies to meet visa requirements.
- International students are required to pay a $50 fee when submitting an application and a $200 registration fee upfront when accepting their Letter of Offer.
- International students commencing study with LCI Melbourne must pay upfront for two Trimesters. Subsequently, the student must pay for one Trimester in advance, each trimester.
- Fees for units must be paid in advance at the start of each Trimester, before commencement.
- International students cannot attend classes before payment of fees, and results are not issued to students with outstanding fees.
- International students who wish to withdraw from a program after the program has commenced, are not eligible for a refund.
- Trimester fees are refundable if the student does not commence the Trimester.
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In the case of provider default, course fees will be refunded within 14 days from the default date in accordance with the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000 and ESOS Regulations 2019. Provider default includes:
- the provider does not commence delivering the course,
- or the course ceases to be provided before it is completed,
- or the course is not provided in full.
- Fees for subsequent years may increase.
- Fees are shown in Australian dollars.
The ESOS Framework is a set of legal regulations related to international students studying in Australia on student visas. It sets guidelines and minimum standards to protect you as a student as well as protecting Australia's reputation for providing quality education and support services.
Our cancelation and refund policy and procedure is available here.
Additional Costs for Students to Consider
Students participating in LCI Melbourne's courses will incur additional costs throughout their degree. Students may need to purchase software, hardware, and materials for their projects, and will require access to a personal computer and an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Costs will vary depending on the major chosen and the scope of work the student decides to create. These costs are estimated to be between $2,000 and $5,000. For advice on additional costs for a particular major, please discuss this with an Admissions Advisor.
