Interior Design - BFA

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Interior Design - BFA cost?

  CAD 39,209 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  Full-time format(s) as published: 4 Year; 5-Year…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application. | Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program | To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements: | Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70% | Completion of the following required courses: | Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) (minimum grade of 70%) | Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U mathematics (one of: MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U) (minimum grade of 60%) | An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years. | Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the | admission requirements page | . If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion. | Find your requirements | Ontario secondary school students | Out-of-province secondary school students | International secondary school students | University and college transfer students | Other applicants | Non-academic requirements |  Fall 2027 non-academic requirement due date: | February 1, 2027 or 10 business days | from your application submission date, whichever comes later. | Open All | Close All | Creative portfolio: Interior images and text | Your creative portfolio must be submitted as one single .pdf file and should include the following: | Title page (manual drawing of chair and figure) | Written statement (maximum 250 words) | Portfolio (maximum 10 pages) | Title page: Chair + Figure (required manual drawing) | The title page of your portfolio should feature a manually produced drawing (in pencil, ink, charcoal, or other analog media) depicting a chair and a human figure interacting. This image is required because drawing remains a core skill in design education, and it allows us to understand how you observe, interpret, and represent space, proportion, and bodily relationships. | Written statement | The first page of your portfolio should be a written statement of no more than 250 words. You must respond to the following prompt: | “Why are you interested in pursuing an in-depth study of design, and how does the work in your portfolio reflect your interests and aspirations?” | Portfolio of work | In this section you should demonstrate your creative abilities and ways of thinking. It should include no more than 10 pages and may feature one project in depth or a selection of different projects. You may include drawings, models, photographs, paintings, digital compositions, or other creative work. Video recordings and links to external material will not be accepted for review. | Image descriptions | Each image must include a brief description (maximum 50 words) explaining: | the concept or idea behind it | your process | the materials, media, or tools you used | Manual work encouraged, with flexible pathways | Manual, non-digital making is an important part of design education. For this reason, you’re encouraged to include at least 2 manually created images (e.g., drawings, paintings, collages, printmaking, hand-built models). | You may use whatever tools, materials, or processes that are accessible to you. Your application will be evaluated on creativity, composition, observation, and intention, not on access to specific tools or materials. | Creative scope | Your work does not need to be specific to architecture or design. The portfolio should demonstrate curiosity, experimentation, visual composition, and engagement with materials or media in ways that reflect your creative potential. | Assessment fee | The non-academic requirements assessment fee is | $50 CAD | and must be paid in order for your submission to be reviewed. Here’s how to pay: | Access your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account (instructions to access the portal can be found below under | Submission Instructions | ). | Click on the button to link to the | eForms Centre | . | Next, click on the | eForms Center | tile. | Then click on the | Non-Academic Fee Form | link. | Submission instructions | You're required to submit all components of your non-academic requirements via the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal | . Due to the volume of applications received and our system performance, we strongly encourage you to submit your documents well in advance of the noted deadlines. | Here’s how to access your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account: | Get your TMU Student Number in the email acknowledgement of your application | Activate your TMU Online Identity. Fill in the Activation Form on the | Accounts | website. When asked for your Student/Applicant ID, enter your 9-digit TMU Student Number. Keep a record of your user name and password | 24 hours after activating your TMU Online Identity, visit the | ChooseTMU Applicant Portal | How to upload your documents | Document submission FAQs | Applying for readmission or reinstatement? | If you're applying for readmission or reinstatement, you're not required to submit non-academic requirements. |  You must inform the program department of your intentions by February 1, 2027, or 10 business days from your application submission date (whichever comes later). · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English language proficiency test is required if, before starting the degree program, the applicant will complete 4 years of full-time secondary study in Canada, in a country/territory on TMU's exempt list, or at a school where English is the primary language of instruction; or will complete a 2- or 3-year diploma at a public accredited college, or one year of full-time degree-level study at an accredited university, in a country where English is the first language and is the language of instruction (courses cannot be EAL/ESL). Accepted qualifications in lieu of a test: AP English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition grade 4+; CSEC English grade A (I) or B (II); GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O Level English, English Language or ESL grade B ('6' in reformed qualifications) or GCE A/AS Level/AICE English grade C; IB English A: Literature or Language and Literature (HL or SL) score 4+ (HL English B is not acceptable); NCUK International Foundation Year EAP or EAPPU grade B. TMU reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant regardless of background. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language/ · Application fee: CAD 150.00 (TMU International Application); CAD 90.00 (TMU Application, used by current/previous TMU students, part-time applicants and Special Students). TMU states the OUAC application, used by international students at an Ontario secondary school applying for September, has a fee set by the OUAC ('Consult the OUAC website for details'). Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/international/admissions/how-to-apply/

• Is there a scholarship?

  TMU states it awards 'more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study' across all levels of study, and points applicants to its scholarships and awards pages and to government financial aid programs (OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans). Source View scholarship page