Institute for Art and Culture
Institute for Art and Culture is a private-sector institute in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Location | Lahore |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Private or Government | Private |
| Institution Type | Institute |
| HEC Recognition | HEC Recognized |
| Website | http://www.iac.edu.pk |
About
Institute for Art and Culture is a private-sector institute in Lahore, Punjab, recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Institute for Art and Culture works in art, design and architecture — disciplines assessed on portfolio and studio work as much as on written examination.
Location and Address
The institution is located at Mian Riwand Road, Lahore Pakistan.
Degree Programs and Fee Structure
| Program | Duration | Eligibility | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADP Construction Management | 2 Years | 750,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| ADP Film and TV | 2 Years | 660,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Computer Science (ADP) | 2 Years | 530,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Fashion Design (ADP) | 2 Years | 675,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Graphic Design (ADP) | 2 Years | 673,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Interior Design (ADP) | 2 Years | 637,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| Associate Degree in Textile Design (ADP) | 2 Years | 669,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Animation Design | 4 Years | 1,265,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Architecture | 5 Years | 2,032,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Computer Science | 4 Years | 873,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Construction Management | 4 Years | 1,420,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Fashion Design | 4 Years | 1,346,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Film and TV | 4 Years | 1,291,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Fine Art | 1,358,500 (Fall 2026) | ||
| BS Game Design | 4 Years | 1,255,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Graphic Design | 4 Years | 1,338,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Interaction Design | 960,000 (Fall 2026) | ||
| BS Interdisciplinary Art and Design | 4 Years | 1,332,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Interior Design | 4 Years | 1,268,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Textile Design | 4 Years | 1,326,500 (Fall 2026) | |
| BS Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts | 4 Years | 1,190,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| Master of Architecture | 2 years (4 Semesters) | 485,000 (Fall 2026) | |
| Master of Interdisciplinary Art and Design | 2 years (4 Semesters) | — | |
| MS Computer Science | 2 years (4 Semesters) | — | |
| MS Interior Design | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | 459,000 (Fall 2026) |
Admissions
Admission to art, design and architecture programmes normally turns on a portfolio and an aptitude or studio test rather than HSSC marks alone. Architecture carries an additional requirement: to practise, a graduate must register with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners, which accredits architecture programmes separately. Ask Institute for Art and Culture about PCATP status if architecture is your intended field. As a private-sector institution, fees are set institutionally rather than by government schedule, and can differ substantially between programmes — ask for the full per-semester schedule, not just the first instalment.
Applying in Punjab
Public-sector engineering admission in Punjab runs through the ECAT administered by UET Lahore, while medical and dental admission uses the national MDCAT. Punjab operates one of the country’s largest public university systems, so applicants typically hold offers from several institutions at once and should compare merit positions before accepting.
HEC Recognition and Accreditation
The Higher Education Commission lists Institute for Art and Culture as a recognised institution. Recognition means the HEC accepts the institution as competent to award degrees, and that its degrees can be attested and treated as valid for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition is institutional, however, and does not by itself confirm that any particular programme is accredited by its professional body. For architecture, PCATP accreditation is the programme-level check.
Disciplines
Contact Details
- Address: Mian Riwand Road, Lahore Pakistan, Tel: +92 42 32590040-7, Email: [email protected]
- Official website: iac.edu.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Institute for Art and Culture recognized by HEC?
Yes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan lists Institute for Art and Culture as a recognised institution, which means its degrees can be attested by the HEC and are accepted for further study and public-sector employment. Recognition applies to the institution; individual programmes may additionally require accreditation from a professional council.
Is Institute for Art and Culture private or government?
Institute for Art and Culture is a private-sector institution. Private institutions set their own fee schedules rather than following a government scale, so ask for the complete per-semester cost across the full degree rather than only the first instalment.
What entry test is required for admission to Institute for Art and Culture?
Art, design and architecture admission normally turns on a portfolio and studio or aptitude test rather than HSSC marks alone. Confirm the current requirement on the institution's own admissions page, since criteria and closing dates change each cycle.
Does HEC recognition mean every programme at Institute for Art and Culture is accredited?
No. HEC recognition confirms the institution is chartered to award degrees. Individual programmes in regulated fields need separate accreditation — the Pakistan Engineering Council for engineering, PMDC for medicine and dentistry, the Pakistan Bar Council for law, NCEAC for computing. A programme can sit inside a recognised institution without holding that professional accreditation, so check the specific programme before enrolling.
Where is Institute for Art and Culture located?
Institute for Art and Culture is located in Lahore, Punjab. Full address and contact details are listed above; the official website is www.iac.edu.pk.