Bachelor of Interior Design at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Explore the intersection of beauty and function with a career as an interior designer. Make the world better by transforming the spaces where we live, work, play and heal. If you're a creative person with a mind for technical details, you'll thrive in the accredited Interior Design program at VIU.

Faculty: Art, Design and Performing Arts | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 7, 2027 | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Technical Drawing I, Technical Drawing II, Design History, Design Process, Interior Design Materials, Design Communication I, Design Studio I, University Writing and Research.

Career pathways

We have strong community ties, and that means you get unique opportunities to get involved with community projects. And you have more opportunities for mentorship and support. Roles include interior designer; space planner; furniture or material representative; design consultant; facilities manager; furniture designer; educator; lighting specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General admission requirements apply.; English 12 with minimum “C” grade for students enrolling in English 115.; A minimum "C" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Foundations of Mathematics 11.; Bachelor of Interior Design candidates must submit a portfolio that meets the Program Application Requirements.; Notes on Admission; Due to the nature of the contemporary workplace, students should be familiar with fundamental computer skills such as word processing before considering an education in Interior Design, to ensure they can complete course work.; Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.; Admission with Advanced Standing; Admission to the Bachelor of Interior Design at the second and third year levels (Advanced Standing) may be...

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.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

The deadline to apply for most undergraduate programs that begin in September is March 31; deadlines for other start dates vary by program.

Extended deadline of August 16, 2026 for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science; Business Management Certificate, Event Management Certificate, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Health Care Assistant Certificate and Practical Nursing Diploma list ongoing deadlines.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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