BFA Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Discover your design future at the University of Kentucky! Our nationally-recognized faculty—leaders in interior design practice, research, and innovation—mentor students through a dynamic, hands-on curriculum rooted in human-centered design, sustainability, and real-world application.

Faculty: College of Design | Duration: 128 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design program focuses on the thoughtful design and strategic planning of interior spaces that enhance human experience, functionality, and sustainability. Students explore topics such as spatial design, human-centered planning, materials and finishes, building systems, and design research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Design. Programme-specific requirements: Once you select Interiors as your undergraduate major (either in the Common App or UK application), a secondary application will appear. The secondary application requires: A written essay response to a provided statement about the School and its approach to the study of design for Interiors. Creation of an original 2D or 3D composition and submission of one photograph / image of that work. The link for the original work upload will be emailed to students within 24 hours after they submit their application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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