Interior Architecture Curriculum

KU’s Interior Architecture (IA) program offers a shared experience that fosters a vibrant community of creative, rigorous, and inspiring work. Students are guided by dedicated mentors, encouraged to push boundaries, and supported as they grow both in technical skills and critical thinking. 

All first-year IA students at KU complete a common sequence of courses. As they progress through the program, they gain confidence and engage in real-world and relevant design projects, solving real-world design problems. Designing projects related to topics such as housing, retail, education, hospitality, and healthcare, IA students learn work ethics and professional responsibility in their projects, understanding how interior spaces meet the needs of both the building's owner and its users. 

Students meet with their academic advisors at least once each semester to stay on track for graduation and ensure proper enrollment. Along the way, they gain consistent exposure to industry professionals and new technology—preparing them to thrive as future-focused practitioners in a vital and growing career field.