LASALLE College of the Arts is an arts college in Singapore at 1 McNally Street. It was founded in 1984 by Brother Joseph McNally and is a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS).[1][2] Students who started a BA (Hons) from August 2024 graduate with a UAS degree; the diploma is conferred by LASALLE itself.[3][4]
For the August 2027 intake, LASALLE lists non-funded fees of S$30,380 a year for international BA (Hons) students and S$26,000 for international diploma students. International diploma students who take the MOE Tuition Grant pay S$12,600 (ASEAN) or S$15,100 (non-ASEAN) and must work for a Singapore entity for three years after graduation.[3][4] We could not confirm a world ranking position.
Key facts
| Official name | LASALLE College of the Arts |
| Location | Singapore, city campus at 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940; second site: Winstedt Campus[2] |
| Type | Arts college; registered with the Commissioner of Charities as an Institution of a Public Character (IPC); founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS)[5] |
| Founded | 1984, as St Patrick’s Arts Centre, by Brother Joseph McNally[1] |
| Moved to McNally Street | 2007[1] |
| Degrees | BA (Hons) students starting from August 2024: UAS degree; earlier starters: Goldsmiths, University of London degree. Diploma: conferred by LASALLE[3] |
| Schools | Eight, per Wikipedia (e.g. McNally School of Fine Arts, School of Dance & Theatre, School of Fashion)[6] |
| Students | 2,700 per the Wikipedia infobox; no year given; LASALLE’s own pages give no current figure[6] |
| World ranking | No QS World University Rankings 2027 position confirmed[1] |
| Tuition Aug 2027 intake, international BA (Hons), non-funded | S$30,380 a year; no funded rate shown for international students[3] |
| Tuition Aug 2027 intake, international diploma | S$26,000 non-funded; with Tuition Grant S$12,600 (ASEAN) or S$15,100 (non-ASEAN)[4] |
| English requirement, BA (Hons) | IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no subscore below 5.5[3] |
| Official website | lasalle.edu.sg |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About LASALLE College of the Arts
Brother Joseph McNally established the St Patrick’s Arts Centre in 1984, which offered diploma education; LASALLE says he founded LASALLE College of the Arts on the belief that the arts could shape lives and societies.[1] The college moved to its city campus at 1 McNally Street in 2007 and acquired the Winstedt Campus studio and workshop spaces in 2013.[1]
LASALLE is registered with the Commissioner of Charities as an Institution of a Public Character (IPC).[5] It is a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), which was formed in 2021 in an alliance with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. LASALLE describes UAS as “Singapore’s first publicly-funded private university of the arts”.[1] Wikipedia says the two member institutions operate as distinct entities.[7]
Who awards LASALLE’s degrees?
It depends on when you started. Students who started a BA (Hons) from August 2024 graduate with a degree conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore. Students who started before August 2024 receive a Goldsmiths, University of London degree.[3] The diploma is conferred by LASALLE College of the Arts, not by UAS.[4]
LASALLE’s history page lists earlier partners: degrees were conferred or validated by RMIT from 1993, The Open University (UK) from 2004 and Goldsmiths, University of London from 2012; the first cohort to graduate with a UAS degree entered in 2024.[1]
How is LASALLE College of the Arts ranked?
We found no QS World University Rankings 2027 position for LASALLE College of the Arts in the sources we read. The position could not be confirmed, so we show none. Rankings of general universities say little about an arts college, and rankings differ by publisher and year. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at LASALLE?
LASALLE’s study areas include design, fine arts, art history and curatorial studies, media arts, music and production, performing arts and writing.[5] It offers diplomas, BA (Hons) degrees and master’s degrees (MA).[8]
Four BA (Hons) programmes are non-funded: Creative Media Arts: Immersive and Interdisciplinary AI Practices; Design for Social Futures; International Contemporary Dance Practices; and Music Business. In the dance programme, year 1 is taught at the London Contemporary Dance School and years 2 and 3 at LASALLE.[3]
How much does LASALLE cost for the August 2027 intake?
LASALLE publishes fees per year in Singapore dollars for the August 2027 intake. The page states they are correct as of August 2026 and subject to change.[3][4]
BA (Hons)
| Student group | Funded (subsidised) | Non-funded (full fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen, below 40 | S$9,830 | S$22,000 |
| Singapore Citizen, 40 and above | S$3,932 | S$22,000 |
| Permanent Resident | S$13,895 | S$22,000 |
| International | no funded rate shown | S$30,380 |
For BA (Hons) International Contemporary Dance Practices, year 1 at the London Contemporary Dance School costs £10,050 (UK home fee) or £24,000 (international); years 2 and 3 at LASALLE cost S$22,000 (Singapore Citizens and PRs) or S$30,380 (international).[3]
Diploma
| Student group | Funded (subsidised) | Non-funded (full fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen, below 40 | S$5,490 | S$19,936 |
| Singapore Citizen, 40 and above | S$3,660 | not shown |
| Permanent Resident | S$7,140 | S$22,193 |
| International, ASEAN | S$12,600 | S$26,000 (all international) |
| International, non-ASEAN | S$15,100 | S$26,000 (all international) |
Funded fees for Singapore Citizens and PRs carry the MOE GST subsidy; other fees include 9% GST from 2024.[4]
Tuition Grant and the 3-year work commitment
PRs and international students who take the MOE Tuition Grant must apply online and sign the TG Deed, under which they work for a Singapore entity for three years after graduation.[3][4] MOE says Tuition Grant recipients who are international students or PRs must serve a 3-year bond.[9] The MOE page lists arts institutions among the institutions covered, without naming LASALLE.[10]
Other costs
The application fee is S$120 for international applicants (S$75 for Singapore Citizens and PRs). The compulsory medical insurance premium is S$32.70 per semester from AY2027/28.[3] Fees are due on the first day of each semester and paid in Singapore dollars.[3] For living costs, see our Study in Singapore guide and the Singapore overview.
How do you apply to LASALLE?
You apply online through LASALLE’s application page; the same admissions pages cover diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes.[8] LASALLE says applications for the August 2027 intake are open until places are filled, with programme-specific closing dates; we give none here because they change every year.[8]
- Academic level, BA (Hons): at least 12 years of formal education with good passes in a recognised national or international examination, for example the GCE A Level, a Singapore polytechnic diploma or the IB Diploma.[3]
- Academic level, diploma: at least 10 years of formal education with good passes in a recognised examination.[4]
- Portfolio, audition and interview: requirements vary by discipline. Most follow two steps: a portfolio, audition, statement of purpose or recording, then an online interview, which can be arranged online for those who cannot attend in person.[3]
LASALLE’s page for international students offers guidance on studying in Singapore, including immigration matters.[8]
Which English level do you need?
Applicants whose first language is not English, or whose qualifications were taught in another language, can use these English test scores.[4]
| Test | BA (Hons), overall | Diploma, overall (minimum subscore) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 (no subscore below 5.5) | 5.5 (5.0) |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | 71 (12) |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 42 (35) |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | 95 (80) |
The BA (Hons) page also lists a TOEFL iBT score under the new scoring system; check the page for it.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does LASALLE cost for international students?
Is LASALLE a university?
Is LASALLE still linked to Goldsmiths?
Which English test score does LASALLE need?
More about studying in Singapore
- Singapore: best universities
- Study in Singapore: complete guide
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
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- Nanyang Technological University
- National University of Singapore
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
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Sources
[1] LASALLE College of the Arts: Our story (page without a date; footer 2026)
[2] LASALLE College of the Arts: Contact us (page without a date; footer 2026)
[3] LASALLE College of the Arts: BA (Hons) admissions (page without a date; fees stated as correct as of August 2026)
[4] LASALLE College of the Arts: Diploma admissions (page without a date; fees stated as correct as of August 2026)
[5] LASALLE College of the Arts: About LASALLE (page without a date; footer 2026)
[6] Wikipedia: LASALLE College of the Arts (secondary source for schools and student number; the infobox gives no year for the number)
[7] Wikipedia: University of the Arts Singapore (secondary source for the alliance of the two institutions)
[8] LASALLE College of the Arts: Admissions (page without a date; refers to the August 2027 intake)
[9] Ministry of Education Singapore: Tuition Grant Scheme, bond matters (page updated 23 Jun 2026)
[10] Ministry of Education Singapore: Tuition Grant Scheme (page updated 23 Jun 2026)
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