LCI Barcelona: Fees, Reviews, Rankings, Courses & Contact info

Overview
Finances
Eligibility
Department and Faculty
Campus and facilities

Overview

About LCI Barcelona

LCI Barcelona is the most international school of design and visual arts in the city of Barcelona, and one of 12 select higher education institutions within the LCI Education network across five continents. It offers a varied range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications taught to the highest standards.

The school’s expansive portfolio of creative courses spans various disciplines, including fashion, graphic design, interior design, animation, video games, photography, and business. Programs are available at several levels of study, including international bachelor’s degrees, advanced vocational training programs, master’s and postgraduate degrees, continuing education courses, and online programs. Academic programs are offered in both Spanish and English.

With high teacher-to-student ratios, students benefit from extensive expertise and support. Learners receive all the guidance needed to develop key skills in their chosen field, along with additional support on general school life from dedicated student services teams – leading to most graduates entering the workforce immediately after completing their programs.

Campus facilities are of a high standard, including multipurpose spaces adaptable to diverse uses, as well as more specialized areas such as the Design Lab, the TecnoFab, and various Photo Labs. LCI Barcelona also features communal spaces such as the Agora, the Forum, the library, and a spectacular panoramic terrace.

Based in Barcelona, students have the chance to study in one of Europe’s most renowned and culturally rich cities, with excellent opportunities to grow academically and personally both on campus and throughout the city.

What’s new

LCI Barcelona was established in 2013 following a partnership between the international LCI Education network and the Felicidad Duce Fashion School, founded in 1928. As a result, 2023 was a significant year for LCI Barcelona, marking both its 10th anniversary and the 95th anniversary of its Fashion School.

2024 represented a turning point in LCI Barcelona’s history with the inauguration of its new campus. The spectacular on-site facilities, located in the 22@ district (the heart of Barcelona’s most creative and innovative area) gave a major boost to the school, reinforcing its educational projects at both national and international levels and positioning it as the European hub of the prestigious LCI Education community.

The brand-new, sustainable, BREEAM® certified building is equipped with the latest technology and surrounded by an extensive public green space. All facilities have been designed to maximize natural light while avoiding direct solar radiation.

The LCI Barcelona campus is just 400 metres from the Disseny Hub, a flagship institution in the design and creativity sector, and is surrounded by more than 1,500 companies, institutions, universities, technology centres, SMEs, start-ups, and more.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

€12,330 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

€12,531 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Scholarships & funding

Finances

The average annual cost of study at LCI Barcelona in 2025 is typically in the region of:

Bachelor’s degrees: EUR 12,330 per year
Private master’s programs: EUR 11,910 (total)
Official master’s programs: EUR 12,780 (total)

LCI Barcelona provides prospective students with all possible resources to ensure they have the opportunity to study at the school, including, when needed, agreements with financial institutions to facilitate loan applications under special conditions.

Financial aid

The student services department supports and guides all students throughout the entire process of applying for and receiving available scholarships and grants, including talent scholarships for bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as scholarships from official institutions, among many others.

Examples of current scholarships in 2025 include:

Bachelor talent scholarship: offering a tuition fee saving of EUR 2,490 in the first year, with the possibility to extend into future years of study
Master’s talent scholarships: offering tuition fee scholarships of between EUR 1,230 and EUR 2,490
Excellent candidate scholarship: offering a tuition fee saving of EUR 1,230

Eligibility criteria apply.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

LCI Barcelona welcomes students from all over the world. The school is open to applications from prospective students of any background and recognizes documented credentials from a wide range of equivalent academic programs internationally.

Applicants may be required to complete a test relevant to their chosen course or demonstrate the necessary skills through an individual project or a portfolio of previously completed work. All applicants must undergo an interview, either in person or online, with an advisor from the admissions department and, if necessary, with the program director or the person responsible for the course.

Language requirements

The school offers academic programs in both Spanish and English.

Applicants whose first language is not the language of instruction of their chosen program may be required to provide relevant language proficiency qualifications before enrolling. A standard requirement is a certificate at minimum B2 level in the language of instruction.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

LCI Barcelona offers an extensive selection of undergraduate and postgraduate study programs, and boasts a teaching faculty made up of experienced professionals. Academic staff are committed to the continuous development of a centre for creation and experimentation, one that fosters a spirit of collaboration and promotes sustainability in design and society.

With only 2.5 students for every member of the teaching staff, class sizes are kept small, giving each student more individualized attention from their tutor.

The faculty consists of active industry professionals who bring real-world expertise to the classroom, sharing current developments in their respective fields. They work to ensure that students develop the skills and aptitudes needed to reach their full creative potential. All LCI Barcelona professionals strive to foster the creative and human potential of each student through a methodology that combines academic rigor with the dynamism of the creative industries.

LCI Barcelona’s training methodology is grounded in experience and professional practice. The school offers a dynamic and constantly updated educational platform, closely connected to social, cultural, and economic contexts, and focused on the evolution of techniques and the needs of people, companies, and institutions.

LCI Barcelona belongs to several clusters within its creative network and maintains partnerships with more than 250 companies and institutions in design and visual arts, as well as innovation and technology centres.

Department structure

LCI Barcelona’s creative multiverse is made up of different areas within design and visual arts, each offering a selection of specialized courses. The school’s main fields are:

Its wide academic offering includes a diverse selection of qualifications, depending on students’ prior education and suitability:

Bachelor’s degrees in fashion design, fashion communication, graphic design, interior design, animation, video game design, and photography specialties (equivalent in all respects to university degrees).
Master’s and postgraduate degrees (official and private programs).
Other courses (specialization programs, pattern making, summer courses).

LCI Barcelona’s BA and MA programs in design and visual arts are based on a holistic contextualization of professional practice (cultural, social, technological, and managerial), with a strong emphasis on innovation.

Each program promotes a pedagogical model grounded in learning by doing, professional and personal development, and collaborative synergies across different areas and disciplines. LCI Barcelona believes that future generations must understand design and visual arts as a form of self-expression capable of generating innovative solutions to people’s problems and needs.

Campus and facilities

Facilities

In July 2024, the school opened its new facilities on Àlaba Street 124. The new campus offers the equipment and technology needed to nurture each student’s talent across all kinds of projects. Students learn in a space designed to broaden their inspiration and help them fulfil their creative potential.

The LCI Barcelona campus features 11,000 square meters across eight floors, with a total of 52 classrooms designed to meet the needs of each area (fashion design, graphic design, interior design, product design, video game design, 2D and 3D animation, and photography). It includes multipurpose and specialized spaces such as the Design Lab, the Textile Lab, the Graphic Lab, several Photo Labs, and computer rooms. Overall, the facilities can accommodate up to 3,000 students each academic year.

LCI Barcelona’s campus also offers more than 1,800 square meters of common spaces equipped with services and amenities, including a library, cafeteria, exhibition area, and the Agora and the Forum (two key hubs of social activity for the LCI community). The campus provides an ideal environment for study, reflection, inspiration, experimentation, and creation. Within this dynamic setting, purpose-built for talent development, students become part of the most international school of design, creativity, and innovation in the city.

City location

LCI Barcelona is located next to the Disseny Hub (the landmark institution for design in the city) right in the heart of 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. This district is home to more than 1,500 companies, organizations, and entities from a wide range of sectors (technology, research, ICT, media).

Poblenou, a vibrant and trendy neighbourhood in Barcelona, has become a hub for leisure, culture, and gastronomy, full of diverse activities and experiences. Students can wander its streets and discover museums, theatres, concert venues, art galleries, shopping malls, boutiques, markets, cozy cafés, diverse restaurants, and much more.