Overview

With access to a comprehensive range of tools and materials, students design and fabricate furniture that blends functional forms with expressive style. Additionally, there is an emphasis on experimentation and cross-pollination with other practices, like sculpture, to broaden what’s possible in your work.

As a Furniture Design major, you will:

Develop technical and conceptual furniture design skills.

Recieve advanced training in both iterative design and fabrication while also exploring new materials, machinery, and technology.

Gain foundational skills in a variety of creative media, including sculpture.

Acquire professional skills and knowledge for a career in your chosen field.

Career

There are many paths to explore with a degree in Furniture Design from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Potential careers include:

Fixture Designer

Furniture Designer

Furniture Fabricator

Lighting Designer

Interior Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Furniture Design: Materials and Techniques

Furniture. Studio Methods

Lighting/Accessories

Furniture as Art

Experimental Furniture

Soft Furniture

Furniture. Textile and Surface

Design Environment

Production Design

Digital Fabrication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Design Interior Design View 208 other Bachelors in Interior Design in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Official Transcripts

Official Test Scores

Letter of Recommendation

Personal Statement

Portfolio (optional for BS applicants)

Proof of English proficiency

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44784 USD per year during 48 months.
National

44784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44784 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

44784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44784 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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