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What Path is Right For You?

 

Wherever you’re coming from and whatever your background, we can help you build a successful career in interior design. With seven different programs, more than 100 faculty members, and 200-plus courses to choose from, there are many options to meet your needs.

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Want to know more about the NYSID experience? Take a look at our view book, an overview of life in our community.

 
 
 
 

High School Grads

 
 
 
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Earn Your Undergraduate Degree

Our BFA, AAS, and BID programs are a great fit for high school graduates with creative minds and a passion for interiors. Sound like you? NYSID offers an unrivaled interior design education—and an exciting college experience in New York City.

 
 
 
 
 

Career Changers

 
 
 
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A Range of Flexible Study Options

If you’re thinking of going back to school to kick-start a career in interior design, you can put together a course of study that fits your life and puts you on the road to professional success. With both full-time and part-time options, you can dive straight in or start small and invest in your career one step at a time.

 
 
 
 
 

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Advance Your Career

We offer an MFA in Interior Design as well as focused MPS degrees in specialties like lighting design, sustainable interior environments and healthcare interior design. Our Institute for Continuing & Professional Studies makes it easy to reinforce your skills and credentials while earning continuing education credits.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Design Enthusiasts

 
 
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For Those Exploring Their Options

Discover the world of interior design at NYSID without a full degree commitment. Our credit courses let you explore at your own pace. Earn credits as a non-matriculated student, getting a taste of NYSID and advancing your education. Enroll today and apply up to 12 credits towards a degree. Summer, Fall, and Spring enrollment available. Register here.