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PGDip in DESS en design d'intérieur

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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Offered by Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in DESS en design d'intérieur is a postgraduate diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in interior design is a 30-credit graduate program for holders of a bachelor's degree. Students develop advanced knowledge and skills in interior design practice, with an emphasis on contemporary issues and design strategies for interior environments. Courses are offered full-time and part-time, during the day and in the evening. Full-time study takes a minimum of two trimesters, with a maximum of four years allowed for part-time completion. Applicants submit a letter of intent using the program's required form, a curriculum vitae, two reference letters, and a portfolio meeting the program's guidelines; a personal interview may be requested. A working knowledge of spoken and written English is also expected, and a laptop meeting the program's specifications is required for coursework.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Those without substantial prior education in French must submit results from an approved French test (TFLM, DELF, TCF, or equivalent) showing an average of B2 in oral and written comprehension and B1 (upper range) in written expression; applicants schooled extensively in French may be exempt. A good working knowledge of spoken and written English is also required. The application must include a letter of intent on the program's required form, a curriculum vitae, two reference letters, and a portfolio meeting the program's guidelines; a personal interview may be requested and a laptop meeting program specifications is required.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en design d'intérieur award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en design d'intérieur take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en design d'intérieur cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

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