Diploma in Interior Design

Dawson College

Westmount, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Dawson College in Westmount, Canada, Diploma in Interior Design is a diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,805 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 3 years
International tuition: CAD 9,805 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: dawsoncollege.qc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Interior Design is a three-year Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) technical program at Dawson College that trains students in space planning and design for residential and commercial interiors. The curriculum covers building systems and construction, art and design history, materials, colour and lighting, alongside technical skills for construction drawings and specification packages using sketching, drawing and 3-D computer modelling. Instruction emphasizes one-on-one guidance and collaboration with local designers in the college's studios, supported by dedicated resource rooms and computer labs. The program suits students interested in residential, corporate, retail, hospitality or healthcare interior design. Graduates work with interior design firms, architectural firms and related building-trade businesses, or start independent practices, and some continue to university studies in design-related fields. Admission requires a letter of intent and a portfolio.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Requires a Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), or an academic background judged equivalent, plus a letter of intent and a portfolio submission. No minimum grades are listed on the programme page. English-language proficiency is not addressed on the programme's own page and defaults to Dawson College's general policy: applicants whose mother tongue or secondary-school language of instruction was not English must submit TOEFL iBT (minimum 4), IELTS Academic (minimum 6.0 overall), PTE Academic (minimum 50), or Duolingo (minimum 95-100 overall). The application deadline is March 1.

About Dawson College

Type: College
Founded: 1969
Students: 9,870
Programs: 43
Location: Westmount, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Interior Design award?

Dawson College awards a Diploma in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Interior Design take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does Diploma in Interior Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,805 per semester.

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