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Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture


Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design Admission Overview

The School of Art & Design welcomes applicants with a baccalaureate degree in architecture, interior design, or closely related fields to apply to its Master of Fine Arts program in Interior Architecture. Please note that the information below is specific to applicants to the Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture.

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admission

Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
grad.admission@suffolk.edu
617-573-8302

Application Requirements

All applicants to the MFA in Interior Architecture are reviewed by the Graduate Review Committee. Accepted students must comply with all rules and regulations set by Suffolk University concerning academic standing, readmission, transfer credit, residency requirements, and academic dishonesty as published in the Suffolk University Graduate Catalog.

Applicants to the Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture (MFA) must meet Suffolk University Office of Graduate Admissions standards criteria before being considered for acceptance into the MFA program, including the submission of a Goals Statement and TOEFL scores for foreign language applicants. In addition to Graduate Admissions application criteria, applicants to the MFA must meet the following requirements:

1. Have TOEFL scores of 600 paper/250 computer/100 internet for international students.

2. Hold a baccalaureate degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Environmental Design from an accredited school with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants who have had a minimum of two years career experience in the fields of interior design or architecture.

3. Demonstrate successful completion of the GRE, or successful completion of either the NCIDQ examination or the ARE examination.

4. Submit a Letter of Intent describing the applicant’s research interests in Interior Architecture.

5. Submit a portfolio of professional work in the discipline of Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture.

Please Note: A personal interview with the Program Director is strongly suggested.

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