Study
Interior Design Online
Graduate job-ready with 180 hours of internship experience and a professional design portfolio.
What to expect
This is a complete and comprehensive Bachelor’s degree program that covers topics including design theory, drafting, digital rendering, products and materials, building systems, and social and environmental factors in design.
In addition, the BID program features a practitioner-oriented curriculum, ensuring you gain the practical skills needed to excel as a professional interior designer.
Students are required to complete at least 180 hours of internship work and 20 hours of volunteering, as well as a showcase thesis project and portfolio.
96%
Employment Rate
after Graduation*
$2.1 B
Revenue from the interior design industry**
*Based on the survey participants of our 2022 graduated alumni, 96% of them were employed 6 months after graduation
**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:
Hospitality Design
Healthcare Design
Corporate Design
Educational Design
Residential Design
Furniture Manufacturing and Supply
Lighting Design
Exhibit Design
Facilities Management
WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK
“I have learned a lot as a design professional, but Yorkville helped lay a solid foundation for those lessons to be built upon.”
Tiffany Leigh Piotrowski /
Principal Designer and Founder, Tiffany Leigh Design
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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 of 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.
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.”
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
"It’s a dream come true for every designer to have such big TV shows reach out to you and approve of you.”
Azar Sabzevari / Bachelor of Interior Design ’16
CONTACT US
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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 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.
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 a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer the BBA for a 7-year term starting 04/06/2017 and the BID for a 5-year term starting 04/06/2017 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).
*Based on the survey participants of our 2022 graduated alumni, 96% of them were employed 6 months after graduation
**Published by IBIS World as of Dec 2023
OUR ALUMNI
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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 3 years*
DELIVERY MODE
Online
*with full course load, year round study and approved transfer credits.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bachelor of
Interior Design Online
Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Interior Design is the only fully online CIDA-accredited program in Canada.
It combines a practitioner-focused approach with the flexibility of online learning, enabling students to develop in-demand design skills from anywhere in the country.
Accelerated Program
Earn your degree in as few as three years.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from award-winning faculty certified in Canada and the U.S.
Practical Focus
Learn practical design skills, gain hands-on experience via a 180-hour internship, and build a professional-grade portfolio.
THE YORKVILLE DIFFERENCE
Designed for success
At Yorkville University, you’ll be provided the flexibility to pursue your degree without compromising other important aspects of your life. Our programs are designed to offer an efficient and effective path for career progression, while our learning environment aims to foster support and collaboration.
...and more
If you are an international student, please write to us at international@yorkvilleu.ca or call 1-506-454-1220 for more information