study interior design

Located in the heart of NYC, the New York School of Interior Design offers something for everyone — from college students to established designers.

Undergraduate and graduate programs
Individual classes and certificates
In person and online

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“One of the top schools for interior design.”
Houzz

“One of the best schools for an interior design education.”
House Beautiful

“One of the best interior design schools.”
Architectural Digest

Interior design plays a powerful part in our daily lives and affects how we live, work, play, rest, and thrive. Want to shape the spaces where life is lived? No matter how much experience you have in interior design — a few Pinterest boards or a decades-long career — NYSID is the place to take your passion to the next level. Here’s why:

A SOLE FOCUS & PERSONAL ATTENTION

At this small, single-discipline institution, you can focus 100% on interior design — and we can focus 100% on you. You’ll have real relationships with your instructors, and our network of alumni will be invested in your success as your future employers.

Location, Location, Location

When they’re not on campus in the design epicenter that is NYC (or logging in remotely from home!), our students are in London, Paris, Florence, New Delhi, Mexico City, Shanghai, Nantucket, or Palm Springs — studying everything from contemporary design to architectural landmarks.

A reputation for expertise

People in design and architecture know NYSID. In its short list of the best interior design programs, Architectural Digest called out NYSID for producing “critical thinkers who can look at design through social, cultural, and historical lenses.”

Learn from the best

Our faculty are principals of their own firms and practicing designers at places like Gensler, HOK, Perkins&Will, Williams Lawrence, Jeremiah Brent, Young Huh, and Rockwell Group. And, our students get to know even more leaders in the field through guest critiques, design competition invitations, and designing for show houses.

NYSID Grads Design For:

HIGH SCHOOL & UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Basic Interior Design Certificate Program (BID)
Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design (AAS)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA)
Summer Pre-College Program

Graduate Programs

Master of Fine Arts (MFA1)
Post-Professional Master of Fine Arts (MFA2)
Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments (MPSH)
Master of Professional Studies in Digital Practice Management (MPSM)
Master of Professional Studies in Lighting Design (MPSL)
Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments (MPSS)

Continuing Ed Courses (sample)

Introduction to Interior Design
CAD Classes
Hand Drawing and Rendering
Textiles for Interiors
Visual Concepts

“As a student, I visited designer showrooms and construction sites in and around the city, and I always had the chance to attend networking events with industry professionals.”
Garrett Carter ’17 (BFA)

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the expertise of NYSID’s wonderful instructors and advisors and the comprehensive curriculum of the MFA program.”
Erin Folan (MFA Alumni)

“I had classmates from China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, and Haiti. Exposure to all these cultures was a great opportunity to learn about different points of view.”
Ilya Pulyaev ’17 (MFA2)

“My experience at NYSID was amazing. I loved my professors; they were so passionate, personable, and dedicated. I never felt like I was just a number.”
Jodi Cohan ’08 (BFA)

Put your passion to purpose.

NYSID has been advancing the study of interior design since the College’s founding in 1916. We love what we do, and if you’re at all interested in interior design, we’d love to hear from you.

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