Overview

A holistic design approach is stressed throughout the four-year program. Students are encouraged to consider all factors that influence the design of interior spaces from human behavior, aesthetics, and building technology to the views from windows and doors that penetrate the surrounding architecture.

Chatham University's Interior Architecture program is a professional interior design curriculum that stresses holistic design integrated with sustainability and environmental consciousness. Design studios encourage you to explore the built environment of various building types while lecture courses impart the design knowledge needed to create wonderful spaces.

Highlights

Grow your practice through field experiences at inspiring destinations, including a week-long residency at Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater.

In 2010, Chatham University’s interior architecture program received the Leadership award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Pennsylvania West Chapter in recognition of its commitment to and accomplishments in sustainability.

Because our program is CIDA-accredited, upon graduation our students are able to sit for the IDFX exam, which is the first section of the NCIDQ exam. For more information, visit this website.

It is possible to complete the BIA in three years by adhering to a demanding course load. While this path may not fit the needs of all students, those who are interested are invited to discuss this option with the program director.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Interior Architecture is accredited by the Council for Interior Design (CIDA).

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Environment and Behavior

Theory of Interior Architecture Studio

2D Visual Communication

Digital Visualization

Building Codes

Drafting and Model Making

Interior Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Undergraduate admissions at Chatham University has a rolling deadline

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, 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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General requirements

Completed online application for admission

Admissions essay or personal statement

All official secondary and postsecondary transcripts, mark sheets or records. Original transcripts and official English translations are required for non-English institutions. Professional credential evaluation may be required for non-U.S. postsecondary academic records.

Official test scores - TOEFL or IELTS(Chatham code: 2081), iTEP, PTE, ACTFL, Duolingo, or STEP

SAT and ACT scores (optional)

One letter of recommendation

Copy of passport photo page (with identification information)

Copy of immigration documents (if currently living in the United States)

Proof of financial support (official bank statement, signed bank letter, or financial guarantee indicating enough funds to cover the first year of education at Chatham).

Tuition Fees

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44824 USD / year

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44824 USD / year

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44824 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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