Interior Design Universities and Colleges in Canada

Interior Design Universities and Colleges in Canada
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to my channel - today I'm answering a question that I get asked almost everyday and that is "what schools can I go to to get my Interior Design education in Canada?" This is going to be a really insightful video from which I hope you will learn a lot. Thank you for continuing to support this channel and for giving me the encouragement to keep making valuable content for all the aspiring designers who are looking to start their own business or move over to Canada to start their journey in this industry!
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2) Yorkville: bit.ly/32j9XmA
3) Georgian: bit.ly/3mAz37j
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6) Sheridan: bit.ly/3qokcxU
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[@naomi5418]

TO add on to the list : OCAD offers Becholor of Environment design with focus on interior design ; Sheridan college also offers a 4 year Becholor degree in Interior Design

[@tokafahim5168]

What about george brown college’s interior design advanced diploma? You didn’t include it in the list so I am wondering is it a good program?

[@wendydate8799]

Thanks Sarah! Really appreciate these videos 🥰

[@BD-we1mo]

Are online certifications looked down on in comparison to university programs? Do design firms prefer university degree?

[@aaryapalanivel6473]

I have completed my Bachelors in interior designing program of 4 years in India and now I am interested in continuing my studies in Canada so which program and colleges good

[@noreennargus9579]

Hi Sara hope so you will be fine. First thanks your informative video. My question is about my diploma. Basically I want enroll in interior designer. And now I complete my master in education. How we enroll in my mean iltes required for this or not

[@farzanahashim5316]

Hi Sarah, wondering why BCIT is not included in your list. I was thinking of applying there but, after watching your video I am questioning my choice. Is the course structure for interior design program not thorough in BCIT?

[@SarahAdnan]

Hi Farzana - I'm actually not familiar with BCIT which is why it wasn't on the list. Maybe it is a good program as well!

[@Potato6177]

I was also thinking of OCAD university. Do you prefer Ryerson or OCAD?

[@amiablejoshi1315]

I have completed post diploma in Inerior Design from mumbai India MSBTE board .I have working experience of 15 years in the filed here in Mumbais's top firm . Now I want to explore international Interior Design with high paying jobs and therefore looking for courses in Canada. Can you guide wheather to go for any of the above courses you mentioned .

[@SarahAdnan]

Hi! I've provided a brief overview of the courses, please do a deeper research yourself to see which one would be most suitable to you.

[@naviiikaur]

I am in school right now finishing my bachelors and I just wanted to ask you, should I enrol in IDI now or should I start this journey after I have completed my degree. What would your advice be in my situation? Also, is there any way to contact you for further information and advice? Thank you for helping kick start my journey in interior designing!

[@SarahAdnan]

IDI has flexible schedule so if you think you can manage it along with your Bachelors then do it together - why not. You can message me on Instagram @elevatedlivingbysarah

[@janewanjiru5966]

​@@SarahAdnanhello. My son has a Diploma in interior design from Kenya and he would like to do his degree in Canada. How do we go about it.

[@SarahAdnan]

@@janewanjiru5966 any of the schools I have mentioned and spoken about will be suitable for degree completion. They are Ontario based schools :)

[@fernandabedolla2823]

Do you think that studying interior decorating in Sheridan I will find job? Because I think that Sheridan is my first option and after I want to transfer my grades to finish a degree

[@SarahAdnan]

Sheridan is a good school :) you can certainly go there and then transfer over to a degree program

[@shafaarifa]

hey i just wanted to ask what is the difference between a university and a college

[@mugdhakamalakar7110]

Hey Sarah! I've done my bachelor's in interior design and wish to pursue my further education in Interiors. My IELTS score is 6.5 overall. Are you familiar with Bow valley College and kitchen and bath design program from this institute?

[@jojugeorge9701]

Hello Mugdha.. Are you doing this course in Canada ?

[@aaryapalanivel6473]

Hey , sam here , what have you done .? And any updates

[@israteshita5391]

hi kamalkar,what is your current study situation?

[@sheetalkhullar9118]

Thanks sarah for giving my answer. Mam I am international student and want to study in canada in interior designing. I donot want to change my stream. I came to know about PG diploma in bath and kitchen design in Georgian college and Bow valley college.What do you think about these courses. Are these worthful or not Please answer me🙏🙏

[@swamycharan4936]

Hey! I’m charan from Hyderabad I tooo searching for the same

[@SarahAdnan]

Georgian college is a good school, I'm not too familiar with Bow valley!

[@jojugeorge9701]

Hello.. Are you currently doing this course (KBDE) ?

[@beapal2089]

Hello Sarah! So I want to ask you if you recommend studying in Yorkville? On the other hand, how much demand is there in Canada regarding interior design? Do you have continuous work with this career or is it for projects with seasons without work perhaps? I'm undecided whether to study interior design or digital marketing...

[@edr3567]

I am currently a student from Yorkville University and I would only recommend this school if you're studying online. The reasons why are that they have so many intakes (4) that on-campus students barely have on-campus classes. Also the program lasts only 3 years if you take 5 courses per term and take no term off these 3 years (a term in this university lasts 3 months). That being said, you only have 8 weeks off school scattered through the year (1 week off between terms and 1 week off during midterms). Therefore, if you take 4 terms off throughout the program it'll take you 4 years to conclude. An important thing is that although you barely have on-campus courses available, the best professors and learning experience are from the on-campus courses. The professors are exceptional (most of them) and they all work at other big universities as well. The professors really sit down with you to work where you can improve while being extremely professional and emphatic. In general the team that Yorkville has is very good, their real fault is not really offering on-campus course meanwhile advertising it. This is a problem because students move to Toronto to start university only to find out 1 course is on-campus and the rest is online.

[@edr3567]

Talking about the campus in Ontario... it sucks! For interior design students it is located at 2000 Steeles Avenue West - Concord, ON, L4K 4N1, and I can assure you that a 30min bus ride to Finch Station -Line 1- can easily take 1h30min in rush hours because there is no subway station nearby (only to the east side, Pioneer Village - Line 1). Then you can finally reach the subway (it takes me 20 min). Another campus issue is that there is only 1 restaurant nearby, and the campus only offer vending machines. So due to these reasons having a vehicle would be the best option. To conclude, the campus itself is very small, exactly what you see on google maps, only half of it is from Yorkville, so don't count with any sports on campus or things to do nearby. In regards to the tuition, it is the most suitable Interior Design school for International students, and a complete joke for domestic. They basically charge CAD$1050 (it will increase this fall on) per course for domestic students, and there are 52 courses we must take throughout the program, you can double check on this link www.yorkvilleu.ca/programs/bachelor-of-interior-design-online/ . The price is the same for online or on-campus since they are mainly online. The tuition for international students for the same program is the same as domestic per course but another CAD$1000 fee for each term (I'm almost certain, but I'll double check it). Just make sure to remember Yorkville has 4 terms a years. Many software used the school do not cover so you have to pay out of you own pocket. So comparing all the facts for international students it is one of the most affordable options, but for domestic, please jump right out (unless your province really don't have an ID program). I forgot to mention there is no support when it comes to internships, in this school you do you. What I can say is that they have someone that helps you developing a resume (never used it, so I cant say much). A cool thing they have is peer support, where students with exceptional GPAs can teach you for free (1 class per week - each course), and these students get paid. Note that they are not always hiring and you have to have an A GPA and not a high grade in that specific course. Also, for students think about getting into YU and then transferring credits, since YU is a private school many universities and colleges deny transferring credits, even though it is accredited by CIDA. The only school at GTA (Great Toronto Area) I have seen accept credits from YU is Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). I can speak for other students that Sheridan does not accept it! By the way, SHERIDAN COLLEGE offers both HONOURS BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN and Interior Decorating Diploma. Sheridan has an excellent BID program and reputation for Interior Design.

[@fernandabedolla2823]

I am an international student and I can’t decide, what do you think about Lethbridge college?

[@SarahAdnan]

Hi! I'm not too familiar with Lethbridge college as I haven't looked into it

[@Hecate_s]

hello i don't know how to say it but duh i really want to study interior design abroad but i can't afford the living and the study fees so like if you know some free school or a schollarship that helps out and ty

[@mayavp]

Any thoughts on Humber College? I noticed it isn’t on your list :)

[@SarahAdnan]

Humber College in general is a good institution, however, I'm not familiar with their design program!

[@mayavp]

@@SarahAdnan I'm currently doing the IDIC program so probably I'll just keep at it and do the advanced modules! 😅😁

[@dhirenprajapati3873]

Which are the colleges or universities in canada offers interior designing certification (1 year) programs?

[@SarahAdnan]

All the programs that provide a degree are 3 years, I don't think there's a 1 year degree program currently available

[@vkreate8747]

What are universities offers masters degree programs in interior design

[@sheetalkhullar9118]

Thanks for this informative video🙏🙏

[@sheetalkhullar9118]

Mam I have already done my graduation in interior designing and I want to get admission in masters in interior designing in Canada🙏🙏Please answer my request..Your information will help us🙏

[@SarahAdnan]

You’re very welcome!

[@SarahAdnan]

@@sheetalkhullar9118 I’m not sure which schools offer masters in interior design. It’s no common here to get masters. You just have to pass your NCIDQ exam which also I have done a video on

[@deepmalhotra8872]

@@SarahAdnan hi mam myself Deepali malhotra i am from India and I want to know that how la Salle Vancouver is for interior design because my percentage was around 55 to 60 in 12th also I have taken a gap of one year in my studies?

[@manasvipawar2451]

hey , can you do a video on masters in interior design in canada

[@NavneetKaur-mw6qk]

Yes please

[@padduguduri1596]

hai i love ur videos i done diploma in india ...i had no experience can i try direct in company intership in canada i got pr recently moving so but we dint decide which place moving on ... more hiring interior internship toranto or calgary plz help to know thanku

[@ayushdhot2013]

Please tell me where can I get scholarship in Canada

[@jojugeorge9701]

Hello Mam.. Aman Interior Designer, currently a student in Canada, studying Business Management courses in thunder bay. Can you suggest me another course which I can pursue..

[@sarthakkkk]

Hello mam i want to ask about that is it is fruitful to do 2 years diploma course in interior designing in canada or we have to go for bachelor course of 4 years, and also if we take a gap of around 1.5 year after 12th is that ok ?

[@SarahAdnan]

It's always better to take a 4 bachelor degree if you have the option to do so. IDI course is more meant for those who have are looking to add it to their portfolio while already having a degree and don't want to go back to a 4 year commitment

[@cloudyblur]

thank youuuu 💗

[@SarahAdnan]

Best of luck!

[@4SSInteriors]

Good morning sir

[@tokafahim5168]

Do you know which of them offer work placement as part of graduation? As I heard it’s required to complete certain hours in a work environment upon graduating

[@SarahAdnan]

Yes, some of them do but not sure which ones - you will have to look into it.

[@akriti2541]

Thanku mam 🥰

[@4SSInteriors]

Hi Good morning

[@PC_Dwells]

Humber offers BID!