Program Overview

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Interior Design - BFA

The Interior Design degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) immerses students in one of the world's top-ranked interior design schools, as recognized by AZURE magazine. This program blends professional development with experiential learning, exploring every detail of interior environments — from corporate and residential to retail and hospitality — with a focus on health, wellness, inclusion, and sustainability.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Full-time formats:
  • 4 Year
  • 5-Year Co-op
• Part-time format: N/A
• Requirements: Grades-Plus
• Grade range: Mid 70s
• Faculty: The Creative School
• Experiential learning:
  • Co-op available
  • Internship mandatory

Is this degree for you?

This program is designed for students who want to blend professional development with experiential learning. Students will gain advanced skills in 3D rendering, virtual reality, and environmental simulation in a cutting-edge digital fabrication facility. They will also have access to traditional woodworking shops, ceramics studios, and a curated materials library to bring their ideas to life with precision and creativity.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• Co-op available
• Internship mandatory Students will have the opportunity to apply their studies in professional settings through an optional co-op placement and a mandatory internship.

Accreditations

• The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design combined with TMU's Master of Interior Design (MID) form a program of study recognized by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

First-Year Courses

1st Semester

• CSE 100 Wicked Problems and Creative Intervention
• IDN 101 Design Communications I
• IDN 102 Fabrication I
• IDN 103 Materiality
• IDN 105 Intro. History of Design

2nd Semester

• IDN 201 Design Communications II
• IDN 202 Fabrication II
• IDN 203 Sustainable Systems
• IDN 204 Design Theory II
• LIBERAL STUDIES: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

Career Possibilities

• Interior designer
• Museum exhibit designer
• Product designer
• Production designer
• Visual merchandiser

Employer Possibilities

• Bullock & Wood Design
• Dialog
• FORREC
• Mason Studios
• Yabu Pushelberg

Further Education

• Interior Design (MID)

Requirements

This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays, and portfolios.

Academic Requirements for Full-Time, 4-Year Program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
• Completion of the following required courses:
  • Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) (minimum grade of 70%)
  • Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U mathematics (one of: MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U) (minimum grade of 60%)

Non-Academic Requirements

Creative Project: Interior Images and Text

Create a new collection of 3-5 photographs of interior spaces. In 100-150 words, explain why these spaces are interesting. The evaluators are looking for:

• Originality — your unique perspective or approach
• Composition — how you arrange the elements within the frame
• Creativity/passion — evidence of emotive connection or personal expression

Assessment Fee

The non-academic requirements assessment fee is $50 CAD and must be paid in order for your submission to be reviewed.

Submission Instructions

You're required to submit all components of your non-academic requirements via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.

Fees and Funding

Tuition and Fees Range

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

• Ontario: $7,353 - $7,846
• Out-of-province: $8,892 - $9,414
• International: $36,845 - $37,265

The Creative School

Creativity is the catalyst for building the future — driving insights, inspiring learning, and expanding what's possible. At The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), creativity is at the heart of every experience. With unique programs, global partnerships, and practical experience in the heart of Toronto, you'll evolve your craft. You'll graduate ready for an impactful, fulfilling career.

The Creative School Degree Programs

• Creative Industries - BA
• Fashion - BDes
• Graphic Communications Management - BTech
• Image Arts: Film - BFA
• Image Arts: Photography Media Arts - BFA
• Interior Design - BFA
• Journalism - BJourn
• Media Production - BA
• New Media - BFA
• Performance: Acting - BFA
• Performance: Dance - BFA
• Performance: Design and Production - BFA
• Professional Communication - BA (Hons)
• Professional Music - BFA (Hons)
• Sport Media - BA