Program Overview

Bachelor of Interior Design

The Bachelor of Interior Design program at Yorkville University is designed for individuals passionate about creating sustainable designs for the shifting generational demographics.

Program Benefits

• Bringing the industry to your classroom
• Become part of the industry before you graduate
• Develop essential technical skills
• Flexible learning to fit your schedule

Accreditation and Recognitions

• Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
• Recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)
• Recognized by the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
• Meets the necessary educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the NCIDQ examination

Career Outcomes

• Hospitality Design (hotels and restaurants)
• Healthcare Design
• Corporate Design
• Educational Design
• Residential Design
• Furniture Manufacturing and Supply
• Lighting Design
• Exhibit Design
• Facilities Management

Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• English, Grade 12
• One Math, Grade 11 or Grade 12 at the U/M level or equivalent
• Four or five other Grade 12 subjects at the U/M level or equivalent
• Resume
• Statement of Interest
• Completed online application
• Application fee of $150

Tuition and Fees

• Domestic - On Campus: $53,320
• International - On Campus: $66,840
• Cost per credit: $409 (domestic), $513 (international)
• Program cost includes $300 seat fee and $150 application fee

Course Descriptions

• TERM 01:
  • BIDS101: Design Studio 1: Fundamentals of Space Planning
  • BIDE101: Introduction to Interior Design Theory
  • BIDC101: Drafting
  • ENGL101: Research and Composition
• TERM 02:
  • BIDS102: Design Studio 2: Residential
  • BIDC102: Perspective and Rendering Techniques
  • ARTH110: Western Art – Prehistoric to Gothic
• TERM 03:
  • BIDS103: Design Studio 3: Commercial
  • BIDE102: Products, Materials, and Finishes
  • BIDC103: Digital Communication 1: Digital Drafting (CAD)
• TERM 04:
  • BIDS201: Design Studio 4: Corporate Workspace
  • BIDE201: Lighting in Interior Design
  • BIDC201: Digital Communication 2: Digital Presentation
• TERM 05:
  • BIDS202: Design Studio 5: Healthcare
  • BIDP201: Construction Drawings
  • BIDC202: Digital Communication 3: Digital 3D Modeling
• TERM 06:
  • BIDS203: Design Studio 6: Advanced Healthcare
  • BIDP202: Historical Perspectives of Interior Design
  • BIDC203: Building Information Modeling
• TERM 07:
  • BIDS301: Design Studio 7: Design for Humanity
  • BIDP301: Interior Detailing
  • BIDP302: Professional Practice
• TERM 08:
  • BIDS302: Design Studio 8: Adaptive Reuse
  • BIDP303: Thesis Research and Programming
  • BIDX301: Global Architecture and Design
• TERM 09:
  • BIDS401: Design Studio 9: Thesis 1
  • BIDC401: Digital Communication 4: Innovative Technology in the Built Environments
  • BIDP401: Specifications, Budgeting and Estimating
• TERM 10:
  • BIDS402: Design Studio 10: Thesis 2
  • BIDP402: Documentation
  • BIDE401: The Philosophy of Human-Centered Design

System Requirements

• DSL, cable or equivalent internet connection with 5mbps download speed
• Email capability
• Access to one of the following web browsers:
  • Google Chrome, version 80 or higher
  • Mozilla Firefox, version 70 or higher
• Computer capable of accessing the internet
• Experience using email and browsing web pages
• Recommended minimum computer configuration:
  • PC or Mac with Intel Core2, Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4, A or FX Series or Phenom class processor
  • 8gb or RAM memory
  • 2gb or more free disk space
• Up-to-date anti-virus software
• Office software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation tools

Learning Outcomes

• Create designs for a variety of market sectors that effectively interpret the relationship of the human response to the built environment
• Apply the principles and psychology of design theory, and colour methodology
• Articulate the challenges of the changing world of design, and its connection to culture, history and empathy for an interior environment
• Apply a systematic design process to creatively solve challenging design problems
• Employ effective and professional communication skills and techniques to interact and negotiate in collaborative environments, including client presentations
• Demonstrate entry to practice knowledge of building systems, material selection and interior detailing in relation to interior design and interior construction
• Use current industry tools, mechanical, digital and manual methods to express design ideas
• Employ both convergent and divergent thinking in the process of observation, investigation, speculative enquiry, ideation and implementation of design solutions
• Apply relevant building codes, laws, regulations, sustainability and universality to human welfare and safety when designing interior spaces
• Engage in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to underpin design ideas
• Critically reflect and evaluate personal depth of knowledge and practical experience to collaborate effectively with others
• Model sound business practices related to project management and professional ethical conduct
• Develop a professional portfolio and branding as a design professional

Testimonials

• Tiffany Piotrowski, Bachelor of Interior Design Graduate, Principal Designer and Founder, Tiffany Leigh Design
• Trushanti Shirodkar, Interior Design Program Advisor at Yorkville University
• Anna Gurina, Bachelor of Interior Design Co-Valedictorian, Designer X-Design Inc.

FAQ

• Why should I choose the Bachelor of Interior Design program at Yorkville University?
• What are the industry accreditations, recognitions and designations associated with the program?
• Is it possible to substitute on-campus courses with online courses?
• Can I work part time and still complete my on-campus degree?
• How can the program be completed in as few as 2.5 years?
• Is the Bachelor of Interior Design degree equivalent to a four-year degree?
• How much does the Bachelor of Interior Design program cost for on-campus students?
• What is the application process for the Bachelor of Interior Design program?
• Do I need a study permit to attend Yorkville University?
• What are the student demographics of the classes?
• What is the Concord (Steeles) campus like?
• Is Yorkville approved to offer the Bachelor of Interior Design degree?
• What IELTS or TOEFL score do I need to be accepted?
• What if I don’t have the minimum English language requirements?
• Does Yorkville University have on-campus housing accommodation?
• How much money will I need for accommodation, meals and living expenses?
• Does Yorkville University offer any scholarships?
• Can I apply for provincial student loans?

Blog

• Guest Article | Reggie Waterman Tackles the Question “Will AI Replace Interior Designers?”
• Guest Article | Nathalia Hara on Finding Her Voice Through Design
• Yorkville University Celebrates Inaugural Recipients of the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence
• Coming Full Circle | BID Grads Return to Yorkville to Shape the Next Generation of Interior Designers
• Yorkville Interior Design Student Irina Alturmessova Named One of Metropolis Magazine’s Future100
• Yorkville University’s 2025 Ontario Graduates Encouraged to Lead with Impact and Resilience
• The Ultimate Interior Design Show Toronto 2025 Guide
• BID Students Shine at IDC Awards with Innovative Design Projects
• BID Alumnus Cindy Torreiro Featured in AZURE Magazine

Faculty

• Reem Habib, MA, NCIDQ, Program Chair, Bachelor of Interior Design
• Maha Dahroug, MPS, Associate Chair, Bachelor of Interior Design
• Michele Bertussi, MID, NCIDQ, Faculty Member
• Moby Chaudhry, M.Arch, NCIDQ, Faculty Member
• Ahmed Ghalib, MDes, Faculty Member
• Elena Korbout, MA, Faculty Member
• Ban Abdulridha, MSc, Faculty Member
• Hazim Rashed Al-Nijaidi, PhD, Faculty Member
• Reem Al-Rawi, M. Arch, Faculty Member
• Taghreed Al-Zubaidi, MDEs, Faculty Member
• Nina Arboscello, MA, Faculty Member
• Nancy Bohnett, M.Arch, Faculty Member
• Thomas Cheng M.Arch, Faculty Member
• Dina El-Kady, MSc, Faculty Member
• Nawwar El-Osmani, MFA, Faculty Member
• Marco Jacob, M.Arch, Faculty Member
• Golnaz Jalapour, MA, Faculty Member
• Brentwood Jolley, M.Arch., Faculty Member
• Asli Kilinc, PhD, Faculty Member
• Erin Martyn MFA, CIDA, NCIDQ, Faculty Member
• Halleh Nejadriahi, PhD, Faculty Member
• Adam Roland, M.Arch, NCIDQ, Faculty Member
• Ran Tian, M.Arch, Faculty Member
• Afsaneh Vollmer, DEA/M.Des., Faculty Member
• Brandy Von Kaenel, M.Arch, NCIDQ, Faculty Member
• Vincenzo Alaimo, MA, Faculty Member
• Kate Carder, MFA, Faculty Member
• Andrew Cutler, PhD, Faculty Member
• Zohreh Daeizadeh, MA, Faculty Member
• Cagdas Dedeoglu, PhD, Faculty Member
• Brent Delaney, PhD, Faculty Member
• Nedi Gavrillu, MFA, M.Th., M.Eng., Faculty Member
• Michelle Gorea, PhD, Faculty Member
• Mansi Handa, PhD, Faculty Member
• Joseph Fooladi, MA, Faculty Member
• Sossie Kechichian, PhD, Faculty Member
• Arron Laundry, MEd, Faculty Member
• Timothy Laurin, MFA, Faculty Member
• Donald Leffers, PhD, Faculty Member
• Kenneth Leow, PhD, Faculty Member
• Serena Leow, PhD, Faculty Member
• Manel Miaadi, MAP, Faculty Member
• Humphrey Nartey, PhD, Faculty Member
• Mohammed Adil Rauf, MS, Faculty Member
• Mitra Rabiee, PhD, Faculty Member
• Rokhsareh Farsad, MA, Faculty Member
• Edalat (Ed) Shekari, PhD, Faculty Member
• Zac Schraeder, MACP, Faculty Member
• Julianna Szczepanski, MEd, MACP, Faculty Member
• Irene Torres Arends, LLM, MSc, PhD, Faculty Member
• Randy Sookanan, MA, Faculty Member