Study Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design at Iowa State University in the USA, College of Design

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design program prepares students to become skilled professionals in research and practice as well as to engage in teaching. It emphasizes formal theoretical, technical and methodological preparation for the design of interior spaces. The MFA in Interior Design requires a minimum of 60 graduate credits, made up of variable topic courses on design research methods, human-centered design, and experimental and interdisciplinary studios. It also includes seminars in Advanced Studies in Interior Design and electives in a student’s area of specialization, and may include a teaching practicum. The program concludes with the successful completion of a public defense of the student’s master’s thesis work and public exhibition of the creative component.

Which department am I in?

College of Design

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$32,914.00 per year

Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Official academic transcripts indicating a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA. Three letters of recommendation from individuals from your educational or professional background who can most directly speak about your ability to complete graduate level course work and teaching duties. You will be asked within the application to provide the names and email addresses for your three references; when you submit the application, the three individuals will receive an email notification from ISU Admissions with a link to the recommendation form. A statement of academic and personal interest including your career goals and reasons for applying for the program (500 word maximum). Digital portfolio (PDF or website), including examples of your creative work. A resume or CV.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.