Program Overview

Bachelor of Interior Design

The Bachelor of Interior Design degree from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is designed to unleash the design potential for a vibrant new career in interior design. The program focuses on how interior spaces are formed and put together, going beyond the decorative aspects of design.

Program Overview

The interior design program at AUS is an intensive, hands-on studio environment where students collaborate with industry professionals, engineers, architects, and design teams on real-world projects. The faculty mentors and guides students as they develop their skills and add to the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) tradition of award-winning young designers.

Curriculum

The four-year Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum meets and exceeds established international accreditation criteria, preparing students for professional interior design practice in the United Arab Emirates and throughout the region. The program introduces students to a world of ideas and skillful craftsmanship, enhancing their design skills through an interactive learning experience of drawing and making.

Key Features

• Interactive Design Curriculum: The program offers a competitive interior design education, introducing students to a world of ideas and skillful craftsmanship.
• Liberal Arts Focus: The program balances technical and creative experience with a broad foundation in humanities and social sciences.
• Foundations Program: The freshman experience begins with a one-year foundations program, which all CAAD students must complete before advancing into their major field of study.
• Real-Life Projects: Students work on real-life projects as part of a design team, alongside architects, structural and mechanical engineers, graphic or environmental designers, and other specialty consultants.
• Faculty Expertise: The faculty are highly qualified and critically acclaimed experts in their respective fields, taking students through an interactive, interdisciplinary journey of learning, discovery, and creativity.
• Exhibition Opportunities: Students have the chance to exhibit, discuss, and present their work in various forums and to a wide range of audiences.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Interior Design program are highly successful interior designers who create inspiring and innovative spaces across the MENA region and around the world. Many also continue on to high-profile graduate programs in Europe and North America.