Overview

The top-ranked, forward-thinking BFA in Interior Design from New York Institute of Technology positions you at the forefront of technology and design.

What you'll study

You’ll acquire advanced skills in specifications, modeling, and 3-D visualization, all while developing your personal design practice and sensibility through innovative design challenges and the study of contemporary issues such as sustainability, new materials, and more.

With an in-depth industry focus, the Interior Design, B.F.A. allows you to benefit from hands-on experiential learning through competitions, workshops, and other events in collaboration with industry partners. You’ll gain extensive experience working in dedicated studio spaces and from leveraging new professional connections with prestigious organizations, such as the Retail Design Institute.

Career Options

Exhibition/Event Design Specialist
Furniture Designer
Hotel/Resort/Restaurant Designer
Interior Designer
In-house Design Department
Lighting Designer
Set Designer (Theater, Film, TV)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication for Art and Design
Visualization
Environmental Systems
Material Discoveries
Furniture Design and Detail Integration
Drawing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

130 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application.
$50 nonrefundable application fee.
Copies of transcripts of all high school work, including college-level courses
Two letters of recommendation.
300-350 word essay on one of the following topics: Tell us about your career goals and why attending New York Tech would further these goals. Describe the achievement of which you are most proud and why.
A portfolio is not required as part of the initial admissions process. However, at the completion of Interior Design II (DSGN 202), you will need to submit a portfolio of work completed at New York Tech and have a 2.75 cumulative GPA or 3.0 GPA in interior design courses in order to advance from second year to third year design.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46000 USD / year

≈ 46000 USD / year
Out-of-State

46000 USD / year

≈ 46000 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

46000 USD / year

≈ 46000 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Overview

What you'll study

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

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