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Top Interior Design Schools in the World

Updated on Jan 14, 2021

Srishti Chatterjee
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If you love decorating rooms and organize furniture, and interested to explore more about spatial
arrangements, colours and textiles then you might consider pursuing an education in Interior
Design. Interior Designing is not merely decorating a space but it studies also includes
ergonomics, spatial concepts, computer-aided drawing, psychology and many more. In addition,
an interior designer is also required to have good interpersonal and communication skills and
must be a people’s person. After all, you have to understand your client’s needs and what they
expect. From doctors to celebrities you will be handling a diverse background of clients.
Therefore, gaining a quality education is an important factor which will keep you ahead of trends
and technology. Here are some of the best-known schools in the world for Interior Design.

1. Pratt Institute, New York

Located in New York, the interior design capital of the United States, Pratt Institute is a private
university offering programs in Architecture, Design and Liberal Arts. The undergraduate (B.F.A.)

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and graduate (M.F.A.) degrees in Interior Design are offered by Pratt’s School of Design. Pratt’s
Interior Design programs at all levels have been ranked among top 5 in the United States and
among top 10 in the world for several years by various professional surveys such as
DesignIntelligence, Domus, QS World University Rankings and more. The Interior Design
programs are architecturally oriented programs where students can learn all aspects of interior
design – space, light source, materials, textures, colours, proportion, environment responsibility,
human environment, culture and more. Stimulating studios and design projects with the industry
are part of the programs. The application process to Pratt is online, interested students must
check the school website for the overall admission requirement before applying.

2. Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design or SCAD is a private art school located in Savannah, Atlanta,
and Hong Kong. The school also provides study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France, and
online programs. SCAD offers BFA, MA and MFA degrees in Interior Design, designed to impart
critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, communication, ethics and additionally teach aspiring
designers to create designs keeping environmental, social and global design practice in their
minds. You can choose multiple majors suiting your needs – Furniture Design, Urban Design,
Themed entertainment design to name a few. In 2018, SCAD’s undergraduate and graduate
interior design programs have been ranked No.1 in the United States and among top 10 in the
world by DesignIntelligence, the ranking and publication body of the Design Futures Council. The
application process for enrollment into SCAD is online, interested students must check the school
website, select the enrollment type and apply accordingly.

3. Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design or RISD is one of the first Art and Design schools in the United
States and among the consistently top-ranking schools in the world. The school located in
Providence, Rhode Island offers full-time bachelor and master degrees in over 21 majors.
Programs in Interior Design include BFA and MA/MDes in Interior Architecture, BFA and MFA in
Furniture Design. Programs are known to be rigorous and include hands-on learning and studio-
based learning. The school also offers a number of short term and certificate programs for
candidates of all ages. RISD’s executive education is one of its kind offering customized programs
or workshops for experienced professionals. Many alumni of RISD has gone on to become
celebrity designers in their own fields. Admissions into RISD can be very selective, interested
students must go through the application requirements and prepare a well-rounded application
package.

4. Florence Design Academy, Florence

Florence Design Academy or FDA is one of Europe’s finest schools for design. FDA has been
consistently ranked among the top schools worldwide to study interior design, graphic design, and
industrial design. Students learn from faculties who are professionals and leaders in their fields.
FDA offers one Academic Interior Design course designed for students without any prior design
experience and one Master Interior Design course designed for graduates and professionals who

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wish to improve their skills and knowledge. In addition, the academy also offers an intensive dual
Masters Course in Interior Design through which you can combine your Interior Design course
with either a Master of Graphic Design or Industrial Design. All the programs are taught in the
English language. Students can visit the website for details on the admission process.

5. New York School of Interior Design, New York

New York School of Interior Design is a private, not for profit college for interior designing studies.
The school’s top ranking and unique interior design programs include BFA in Interior Design, MFA
in Interior Design, MPS in Healthcare Interior Design, MPS in Lighting Design, MPS in Sustainable
Interior Environments. The school also offers a Basic Interior Design Certificate Program and an
Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design course for those without any prior background in
this field. The school has a record job placement rate of 98% UG and 100% graduate students
having employment or pursuing further studies six months after graduation during 2016-2017. It is
a truly international school with students from over 55 countries. Interested applicants can check
the school website for the online application procedure.

6. Visual College of Art & Design, Vancouver

Visual College of Art & Design (VCAD) Visual College of Art & Design, Vancouver is also known
as the Vancouver College of Art & Design is a career college in Canada offering industry-oriented
diploma programs leading to successful career outcomes. The college offer programs ranging
from Architecture, Game Development to Interior Design. Interior Design aspirants can choose
from VCAD’s normal Interior Design diploma program or Interior Design with Co-op option. The
Co-op diploma program allows students to work in a real-world environment and enhance their
skills and knowledge. The college recommends aspiring candidates to get in touch with one of
their admission representatives to understand the admission and program details in -depth. You
can also discuss your career goals and aspirations with the admission representative who can
help you chose the right fit program.

7. Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia

With campuses in Melbourne and Sydney, the Whitehouse Institute of Design is a private Design
Institute which has been consistently regarded as one of the best design institutes around the
world. The school is ranked as the No.1 school for Interior Design in Australia by Domain and
other professional surveys. The institute offers 2 years full-time Bachelor of Design (Interior
Design) and a 1-year Master of Design in a chosen discipline. In addition to Interior Design, the
institute also offer programs in the areas of Fashion Design and Creative Direction & Styling.
Whitehouse has a truly global alumni network and a high-profile industry linkage giving students
the perfect platform to go global and showcase their talents. The school is home to many
distinguished leaders in their respective fields.

8. RMIT University, Melbourne

RMIT University is an Australian public research university. Located in Melbourne, the university is
one of the world’s leading Arts and Design schools and is also one of Australia’s wealthiest
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universities. The university offers a vast number of full-time programs, short courses, online
courses among others. Interior Design courses offered by RMIT are Associate Degree in Interior
Decoration and Design; Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration; Bachelor of Interior Design
and a Certificate IV in Interior Decoration, each course is carefully designed to meet specific
individual needs and career outcomes. Programs are taught by industry experts while students
are also given the opportunity to travel and engage with the industry through real-world projects
and workshops and thus creating job-ready skilled candidates. Each course has a specific
requirement for admission, interested students may check the RMIT program website for
admission details prior to applying.

9. Dublin Institute of Design, Dublin

Ireland’s Dublin Institute of Design (DID) is another top-ranking design school of Europe and the
world. The institute offers cutting-edge programs in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior &
CAD Design, and UX Design & Front-End Development courses. The school offers a number of
interior designing courses from Higher National Diploma to BA. In addition, short courses in
Interior Design skills and CAD are also offered which can range from 6 to 10 weeks. DID is also
the longest established private higher education college for specialized design in the Republic of
Ireland.

10. The Interior Design School, London

The Interior Design School in London which specializes solely in imparting interior designing
education and practice is among the world’s best-known interior design schools. The school offers
a series of programs ranging from a Professional Diploma in Interior Design, Diploma in
Residential Design to part-time evening courses, each course designed for individuals with
diverse requirements and backgrounds. The school not only offer courses which can qualify you to
be an Interior Designer but also designed for individuals who wish to gain specific knowledge and
further develop their personal spaces. Programs are taught by practicing designers and
specialists. Students can fill up the online application form on the Institute website to apply for a
specific course.

In addition to the top ten schools listed above, other prestigious schools for Interior Design around
the world include:
Interior Designers Institute, California

Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Académie Grandes Terres, Paris

Crèapole Ecole de Creation Management, France

Parsons School for Design, USA

University of Cincinnati, USA

University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

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Billy Blue College of Design, Australia

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