Study
Interior Design
Prepare for on-job responsibilities with 150 hours of internship.
What to expect
The Yorkville University Bachelor of Interior Design program comprehensively covers a variety of topics including design theory, drafting, digital rendering, products and materials, building systems, and social and environmental factors in design.
In addition, students are required to complete at least 150 hours of internship work and 20 hours of volunteering, as well as a showcase thesis project and portfolio.
73%
Employment Rate
after Graduation*
$2.1B
Revenue from the Interior Design Industry**
*Based on 2024
**Published by IBIS World as of Dec.2023
CAREER OUTCOMES
Endless opportunities
With a Bachelor of Interior Design, you will be in high demand for a variety of rewarding careers including:
Residential Design
Health Care Design
Corporate Design
Retail Design
Hospitality Design
Products Representative
Kitchen and Bath Consultant
Lighting Design
Facilities Management
Project Manager
WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK
“It’s a dream come true for every designer to have such big TV shows reach out to you and approve you.”
Azar Sabzevari / Bachelor of Interior Design ’16
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International Student Bursary
Eligible international students currently in Canada can get up to $10,000 in tuition bursary.
OTHER RECOGNITIONS
National Council for Interior
Design Qualification
Our graduates also meet the necessary educational requirements to take the NCIDQ exam, which is required to practice in some jurisdictions in North America.
ACCREDITATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
Industry-respected
program
Launch your career with one of the most respected, industry-driven interior design programs in Canada.
Our Bachelor of Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and recognized by the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO).
WHY STUDY AT YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY
Designed for success
At Yorkville University, you experience the flexibility needed to earn a degree while balancing other commitments in a supportive, collaborative and interactive learning community.
Accelerated Program
Earn your degree in as few as three years
Post-Graduation Work Permit
Post-Graduation Work Permit International students may become eligible to apply for their PGWP after graduation.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from award-winning faculty certified in Canada and the U.S.
Practical Focus
Learn professional skills and experience with internship work, volunteering and a portfolio.
OUR ALUMNI
Student stories
"I chose Yorkville University to realize my ambition of being a globally accepted designer. Winning the IDEC Student Award confirmed I made the right choice.”
Azar has had her work featured on hit HGTV shows such as Property Brothers and Love It Or List It.
Yasaman Saiedi / Bachelor of Interior Design ’18
"Not only have I earned a degree that qualifies me to start on the next leg of my journey, I’ve met many wonderful people, professors, faculty, and peers along the way.”
Lorna Chapman / Bachelor of Interior Design ’20
"My mom is also an interior designer and she graduated from the same program. I always enjoyed watching her pick out samples and go to stores to help her clients find elements of design for their spaces as well.”
Lindsay Fialkov / Bachelor of Interior Design’12
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Yorkville University offers five programs that are designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA General), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed), and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed). The New Brunswick campus also offers an online associate diploma in Interior Decorating, a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice, and a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Teaching and Learning.
Yorkville University offers an Associate of Arts program and also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (General), and with specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. These programs have received consent in British Columbia and are delivered on campus and online.
The Institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to offer the Associate of Arts for a 3-year term starting on 01/16/24. The consents for the Bachelor of Business Administration programs and to use the term “university” have been extended to 08/18/25.
In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management, a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), and a Bachelor of Creative Arts, all of which are delivered on campus and online.
The institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer the BBA PM for a 5-year term starting 01/28/25, the BID for 7-year term starting 01/28/25, and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020.
Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).
*From the 2019 graduating class, 100 percent of graduates participated in the collection of data. Of the respondents, 100 percent were employed in 2019, one year after graduation. Of the respondents, 100 percent of the applicants to graduate schools were accepted.
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CIDA-accredited
Only online program in Canada to be CIDA-accredited without a residency component
All on-campus classes are currently conducted through remote synchronous delivery, thereby giving you the ability to stay committed to your studies while being connected with peers and staying safe at home.
COVID-19 CAMPUS RETURN UPDATE
Throughout the pandemic, Yorkville University has continued to prioritize the health and safety of our students to ensure a safe learning environment. Please check our COVID-19 Safety Page for the latest updates.
START DATES
January, April,
July*, October
DURATION
As few as 2.5 years*
DELIVERY MODE
Online & on-campus
*July start date is available for online delivery.
*with full course load, year round study and approved transfer credits.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bachelor of
Interior Design
Designed for creative minds with a passion for aesthetics and function, the industry-accredited Bachelor of Interior Design at Yorkville University lays the foundation to creating beautiful, practical, healthy and safe spaces. We are the only online program in Canada to be CIDA-accredited without a residency component.
With a practitioner-oriented and skills-based approach, the on-campus and online design programs equip you with the skills required to become a professional interior designer.
