Overview

The Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) at Chatham University is a five-term (including one summer) on-campus, 72 credit-hour, first professional CIDA-accredited degree program for students with an undergrad degree in a field other than interior design or architecture.

The Importance of Accreditation

Employers look for students to graduate from accredited programs, as a testament to the breadth and depth of their education. Studying at an accredited program gives you the greatest choice of types of employers for whom you can work. What’s more, studying at an accredited program means that you can sit for the NCIDQ exam immediately upon graduation.

Accreditation

The program, accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), is geared toward students with in fields other than interior architecture or interior design.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Building Codes
Drawing and Model Making

Architecture Studio

Interior Materials

Color and Textiles Studio

History of Interior Architecture
20th & 21st Century Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Interior Design View 80 other Masters in Interior Design in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with an overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
If a Student has below a 3.0 GPA, please feel free to apply if you show extreme promise through other achievements. Additional Admissions documents may be requested.
Online application
Admissions Essay
Curriculum vita or resume
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Tuition Fee

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International

20178 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60534 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
National

20178 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60534 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
In-State

20178 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60534 USD for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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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Available Scholarships

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