About | LASALLE College of the Arts

Asia’s leading contemporary arts and design institution.

LASALLE College of the Arts offers 30 diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fine arts, design communication, interior design, product design, film, animation, fashion, dance, music, theatre, arts management, arts pedagogy and practice, arts and cultural leadership, art therapy, Asian art histories and creative writing.

LASALLE provides a nurturing, interdisciplinary learning environment to inspire the next generation of forward-looking, globally engaged artists, designers and leaders of creative industries.

Its faculty is led by a community of award-winning artists, designers, educators and researchers, and their practice-led research sets LASALLE apart as an international centre of excellence. LASALLE is ranked within the top 151-200 institutions globally for art and design (QS World University Rankings 2023). Among specialist arts institutions, LASALLE is in the top six in Asia and joint top in Southeast Asia.

Founded in 1984 by the late De La Salle Brother Joseph McNally – a visionary artist and educator – LASALLE is a non-profit private educational institution, with degree programmes validated by Goldsmiths, University of London. The College receives tuition grant support from Singapore’s Ministry of Education. LASALLE is a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore which will open its doors for its first degree intake in 2024.

Our Story

The late Brother Joseph McNally, founder of LASALLE College of the Arts, was one of Singapore’s champions of the creative arts and arts education. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and arts educators, as we strive towards a higher level of creative excellence.

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WHY LASALLE?

Global Experience

To excel as an artist and a leader, it is essential to stay in touch with the world. Which is why we offer an international curriculum that is rich in diversity and blends with a global consciousness.

Collaborations

We actively engage in industry projects that provide invaluable real-world working experiences and employment opportunities for our students.

Awards & Showcase

Our students and alumni have made their mark locally and internationally for their outstanding work. The College has also been recognised for excellence through the numerous institutional awards it has won.

Features

We turn the spotlight on headlining academics and students who have made the world sit up and notice.

Academics

Students are mentored by international faculty who span a breadth of creative professions and represent an international career portfolio with the industry’s top organisations.

Visiting Artists / Artists in Residence

With LASALLE's status as a premier contemporary arts education institution in the Asia-Pacific region, it's little wonder that celebrated arts practitioners from all over the world choose to visit and collaborate with us.

Star Alumni

Star alumni who have walked through our doors don’t just stand out in the local creative scene – they also shine brilliantly on the world’s stage.

Campus & Facilities

More than a contemporary architectural masterpiece, our award-winning McNally Campus is a hotbed for creativity, while our Winstedt Campus offers even more liberating room for creative expression.