Overview

Suffolk University’s downtown location supports our student-centered mission to build experience through relevant, hands-on instruction that opens doors to internships and career opportunities while you can take inspiration from the city and many of its renowned design firms.

Guided by expert faculty, you will develop fluency in design process, drawing, making and the use of cutting edge digital technologies essential for contemporary practice. In addition, our program will:

Deepen your understanding of sustainable and socially-conscious design issues
Enhance your knowledge of design theory and history
Enable you to develop visual and verbal communication skills
Broaden your awareness of lighting and furniture design
Reinforce knowledge of technical competencies and code adherence in practice

Why Study Interior Architecture at Suffolk?

In the Interior Architecture program at Suffolk University, you'll study with educators who are among the region’s top artists and designers, eager to share their expertise, insights, and professional connections with you. You’ll enjoy one-on-one access to these mentors and meet many practicing designers who teach our courses.

Our faculty and students hail from countries around the world. This diversity will enrich your education and provide you with valuable perspectives on the regional and global evolution of design. Suffolk’s extensive alumni network helps you identify internships at major firms across the country and beyond while you develop your own networks by participating in on-campus exhibits and attending interdisciplinary events throughout your time at Suffolk.

MAIA alumni have found success as specialized lighting, exhibition designers, and project managers at leading interior and architectural firms around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses included :

Spatial Graphics
Interior Design Studio
Residential Design Studio
History of Furniture & Architecture
History & Theory of Interior Architecture
Interior Codes & Construction
Interior Materials & Finishes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-61

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed application
$50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus)
Resume
Goal statement (essay)
Two letters of recommendation
Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
Portfolio (12 - 15 pieces of recent original artwork) submitted via the online application
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46800 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

46800 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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