Program Overview

University Program: DESS en Design dIntťrieur

The DESS en Design dIntťrieur is a postgraduate program offered by the Universitť de Montrťal's …cole de design. It is the only French-language program of its kind in North America, focusing on complex problem-solving in interior design.

Program Overview

• The program aims to equip students with the skills to understand complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• It is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in interior design or a related field, such as architecture.
• The program consists of 30 credits and can be completed in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time).

Program Structure

• The program includes theoretical courses (seminars) that cover contemporary issues, history, and culture of the built environment, as well as research methods applied to design projects.
• Students will also work on an individual project that reflects their interests and allows them to specialize in a specific area of interior design, such as healthcare spaces, commercial spaces, social design, or heritage conservation.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in interior design or a related field.
• Admission requirements and procedures can be found on the university's website.

Tuition Fees and Financial Aid

• Tuition fees vary depending on the student's residency status (Quťbec resident, non-Quťbec resident, or international student).
• Financial aid, including scholarships and research assistantships, is available to students.

Career Prospects

• Graduates of the program can pursue careers in interior design firms, architecture firms, consulting firms, and government agencies.
• They can work on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, placing users at the center of their interventions and using a creative, research-informed approach.

Research Areas

• The program covers various research areas, including:
  • Contemporary issues in interior design
  • History and culture of the built environment
  • Research methods applied to design projects
  • Specialized areas of interior design, such as healthcare spaces, commercial spaces, social design, or heritage conservation

Student Life

• The …cole de design offers a unique and dynamic student experience, with access to various resources and facilities, including workshops and exhibition spaces.
• Students can participate in various events and activities, including the annual exhibition of graduating students' projects.