Overview

The Interior Design programme at the University of Georgia provides comprehensive professional training for students aspiring to excel in the service-oriented field of spatial design. This bachelor-level course balances technical proficiency with creative inquiry to address the complex needs of contemporary residential and commercial environments. Students are prepared to become empathetic, engaged citizens capable of producing innovative knowledge through design.

Why Interior Design at the University of Georgia?

The programme is distinguished by its dual accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Students benefit from dedicated facilities at the Broad Street Studio 2, which offers a professional studio environment for exploring the built environment. Furthermore, the university offers a renowned study abroad experience in Cortona, Italy, where students can complete interior design studios while immersed in European architectural history.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 30878 per year
National fee: USD 30878 per year
Local fee: USD 10034 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured as a chronological sequence of courses following the completion of the School of Art Foundation Studio. Modules may include:

Concepts in Design
Design History
Furniture Design
Time-based Media and Design
Large-scale, Non-Residential Design
Studio Art Core

Careers with Interior Design

Graduates are highly successful in securing professional roles, with many joining medium to large-scale commercial interior design and architectural firms. The degree meets the educational requirements for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam, streamlining the licensing process in Georgia. Alumni pursue diverse careers in hospitality, healthcare, retail, and residential design, or progress to advanced studies in architecture and industrial design.

Recent graduates have secured positions at prestigious organisations including:

Gensler
Perkins and Will
Hirsch Bedner Associates
Cooper Carry
Gulfstream Aerospace
Nelson Worldwide

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts in Design

History of Decorative Arts

Building Systems

Interior Finishes and Materials

Lighting for Interior Design

Furniture Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee

Transcript from your graduating high school

SAT/ACT scores

Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation

Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30878 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10034 USD / year

≈ 10034 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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