School of Interior Design

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A World-Class Interior Design Education in Downtown Toronto

Immerse yourself in one of the world's leading accredited interior design programs. Based in the heart of Toronto, TMU blends rigorous academic training with hands-on, studio-based learning. From residential and retail environments to hospitality, workplace, and healthcare spaces, you’ll explore every dimension of interior design—with a core focus on safety, human wellness, inclusion, and sustainable practice.

Our curriculum emphasizes three-dimensional spatial design, backed by state-of-the-art facilities that bring your ideas to life. Develop advanced technical skills in digital fabrication, 3D rendering, and emerging design technologies. Students have direct access to a dedicated woodworking shop, vacuum-forming technology, a 3-Axis CNC router, and a fully equipped ceramics and casting studio for experimental, conceptual design.

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Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Fine Arts

A hands-on, studio-based degree program with courses in design, technology, history, professional development and visual communication.

Degree Earned
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design 

Format & Duration
4-Year Full-Time Accredited Undergraduate Degree

Experiential Learning
Mandatory Internship • Optional Co-op (starting after Year 2) • Global Learning Opportunities

Licensure Pathways
Provides clear, direct pathways toward professional licensure

Admissions
Grades Plus Program (Evaluates both Academic and Non-Academic Requirements)

 

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Graduate Programs

First Professional Master of Interior Design

A two-year Master's degree that blends creative practice with design inquiry, currently the only Interior Design graduate program in Ontario.

Post Professional Master of Interior Design

A one-year post-professional degree and the only Interior design graduate program in Ontario. Blends creative practice with design inquiry.

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Donate to the Interior Design Award for Students Identifying as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour (BIPOC)

 

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Our Programs

The Creative School offers 15 dynamic undergraduate and 12 innovative graduate programs for those looking to launch or advance their careers in the creative world. Whether you're passionate about media, design, performance, or storytelling, there's a program and a pathway tailored to help every creative thrive and make their mark.

Global Learning

Creativity thrives on fresh ideas and diverse perspectives. Through global learning and professional development opportunities in creative cities worldwide, you’ll gain new insights and expand your horizons.

Research and Innovation

Scholarly research and creative activity are at the heart of innovation. Through cutting-edge projects and collaboration across disciplines, this work pushes boundaries, fuels discovery, and inspires meaningful change in the creative industries and beyond.

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