Overview

The Interior Architecture and Design programme at Academy of Art University provides students with a rigorous academic environment focused on professional practice. This curriculum is designed to transform creative passion into a purposeful career through technical mastery and individual voice development. Students benefit from a supportive culture that encourages deep thinking and innovative design solutions.

Why Interior Architecture and Design at Academy of Art University?

The institution offers an exceptional learning environment featuring working professionals as instructors and access to high-end facilities. Students utilise specialised spaces such as the equipment lab, wood shop, and dedicated studios to bring their concepts to life. The university’s commitment to real-world technology and industry collaborations ensures that graduates are prepared for the demands of the global design market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 33426 per year
National fee: USD 26586 per year
Local fee: USD 26586 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Interior Architecture and Design
Advanced Architectural Design
Artificial Intelligence Design
Furniture Design
Sustainable Design
Lighting Design
Building Systems
Digital Media for Interior Design

Careers with Interior Architecture and Design

Graduates from this programme are equipped to pursue diverse roles within the global design and architecture industries. Alumni have successfully secured positions at prestigious firms such as Gensler and Warner Bros. Discovery. Potential career paths include:

Technical Designer
Interior Architect
Design Manager
Commercial Space Planner
Residential Design Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Documentation

Sketching & Perspective for Interior Environments

Digital Imaging

The Art & Ideology of the 20th Century

Studio

BIM - Building Information Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Interior Design View 72 other Masters 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application
$50 application fee
Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.
Resume
Portfolio

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33426 USD / year

≈ 33426 USD / year
Out-of-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year

Additional Details

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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

Funding

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