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Study interior design abroad
An in-depth guide to studying interior design as an international student.
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Interior design degrees abroad
Studying for a degree abroad in interior design is possible all over the world. It can have a focus or specialism in areas such as residential and commercial, and may also include aspects of architecture and design.
Completing an interior design degree abroad can give you the practical and theoretical experience to become an interior designer, either for a company, or to set up your own company. Building a portfolio of work while studying is crucial to show what you’ve learnt and how you can help future employers and clients. Studying interior design abroad will introduce you to new techniques and trends, including those from the local culture.
You may also find that studying abroad gives you a wider option of universities to choose from with better work experience placements or facilities to make use of.
Interior design program structure
Interior design can be studied at bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels, however this will depend on the exact country you study in. At undergraduate level you may be more likely to find interior design degrees in parts of Europe than say the US. You may find that you can only study interior design at bachelor’s level by dedicating a certain amount of credits to its study, rather than a bachelor’s degree in its own right.
A master’s or professional doctorate in design will cover interior design as your specialism.
As part of any level of interior design degree, a large proportion of how you are assessed will involve a portfolio of work, or projects where you showcase your knowledge and talent. You will also have essays alongside any practical work to illustrate your theoretical application, as well as your creative process. It’s likely that you will be assessed on separate essays to cover specific themes, styles or artists in some modules.
Interior design degrees open up a lot of opportunity for cross-collaboration with other students who are studying for different art and design degrees.
Many interior design programs will be made up of modules covering topics such as:
- Project management
- Architecture
- Aesthetics
- Materials
- Research
- Portfolio work
Interior design program structure
Interior design can be studied at bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels, however this will depend on the exact country you study in. At undergraduate level you may be more likely to find interior design degrees in parts of Europe than say the US. You may find that you can only study interior design at bachelor’s level by dedicating a certain amount of credits to its study, rather than a bachelor’s degree in its own right.
A master’s or professional doctorate in design will cover interior design as your specialism.
As part of any level of interior design degree, a large proportion of how you are assessed will involve a portfolio of work, or projects where you showcase your knowledge and talent. You will also have essays alongside any practical work to illustrate your theoretical application, as well as your creative process. It’s likely that you will be assessed on separate essays to cover specific themes, styles or artists in some modules.
Interior design degrees open up a lot of opportunity for cross-collaboration with other students who are studying for different art and design degrees.
Many interior design programs will be made up of modules covering topics such as:
- Project management
- Architecture
- Aesthetics
- Materials
- Research
- Portfolio work
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Interior design study abroad programs
Interior design undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in interior design
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Design: Interior Design - BFA California State University, Long Beach, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,338 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,338 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Human Environmental Studies: Interior Design - BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,155 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Interior Design - BIS Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, August, May
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Interior Design - BA (Hons) Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,603 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,300 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Interior Design - BA (Hons) University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,821 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in interior design
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Interior Design - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in interior design
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Interior Design with Co-op - UGDip Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 22 months
- Annual tuition fee
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8,260 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,350 CAD
- Start date
- October, July, April, January
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Interior Design Technology - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,170 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,008 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Interior design graduate programs
Master's in interior design
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Interior Design - MA (with foundation) Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,686 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 EUR
- Start date
- September, January
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Interior Design - MA London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,164 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Interior Design for Health and Wellbeing - MA Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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5,620 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,100 GBP
- Start date
- September
Future interior design careers
With a degree that requires you to produce a large amount of coursework, interior design students are creative, self-motivated and good with project management. These are highly sought after skills by employers, meaning you don’t have to enter a career as an interior designer upon graduation.
Interior design students enjoy a range of roles, In various sectors. You may find that you suit roles such as:
- Creative
- Journalist
- Designer
- Event planner
- Consultant
- Merchandiser
