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Program facts

Gainesville, USA
  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    6 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    31,000 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    August, January

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Program overview

What Brenau University says about their program:
"It’s time to tap into your knack for design and begin your journey of creating functional, beautiful and uplifting spaces. Brenau’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior design combines elements of creativity and critical thinking, equipping you with the knowledge and experience you need to become a successful interior designer. You’ll graduate prepared to join a design firm, start your own business or pursue advanced study in the field.


Brenau’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program has been continuously accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 1993. Because of this accreditation, you’ll receive the educational standards to earn your interior design license and accomplish your goals in your professional career."

Admissions requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of high school curriculum at a accredited school
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in core classes (math, science, social studies, foreign language, literature) — not cumulative, or equivalent
  • For international transfer applicants with college credit obtained outside of the United States, Brenau University requires an official course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation from a NACES-accredited organization

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL: 59
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • Duolingo: 86
  • ACT English score: 19
  • SAT verbal score: 450

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • Duolingo: 105

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Official high school transcript
  • High school diploma
  • Motivation letter / SOP
  • Credential evaluations (required for transfer applicants)
  • Passport ID page
  • Financial docs

Postgraduate

  • Official Bachelor's transcript
  • Undergraduate degree diploma
  • Motivation letter / SOP
  • Teacher certificate (required for Education programs only)
  • Passport ID page
  • Financial docs

Fees and funding

Funding

Merit Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and merit at the high school level. Recipients typically have an SAT score of 1000 or better or an ACT composite score of 21 or better, accompanied by a 3.0-grade point average in a college-preparatory curriculum. The Brenau Scholarship Committee will determine the award based on these minimum criteria and the level of coursework attempted by the applicant.

  • Amount: Ranges between $8,000 - $16,000

Athletic Scholarships

Student-athletes who play on varsity basketball, soccer, swimming, softball, tennis, volleyball, cross country or track and field teams may apply for athletic scholarships. The scholarships are based on try-outs and recommendations by coaches

Program Scholarships

Different programs offer scholarships based on audition, GPA and/or portfolio review. Nursing, Dance, Theatre, Music, Studio Art, and Interior Design may offer scholarships to qualified candidates.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: $31,000 per year
  • Graduate tuition: From $26,208 to $33,580 per year

Visa requirements for Brenau University

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USA student visa requirements