Interior Design

The educational objectives (EO) for the B.S. in Interior Architecture are:

EO1: Apply problem-solving skills to create functional and aesthetic interior designs that enhance community well-being.

EO2: Design future living environments that respect cultural heritage, traditions, and diverse contexts.

EO3: Utilize contemporary technologies, materials, and visual presentation techniques in the design process.

EO4: Collaborate with architecture, landscape design, and other disciplines to develop multidimensional solutions.

EO5: Uphold social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities while adhering to professional standards.

EO6: Preserve architectural and historical heritage through innovative interior design solutions.

Interior Architecture is a design discipline that keeps living spaces dynamic and unique, integrating contemporary technological advancements with aesthetics to create enjoyable and comfortable environments. The Department of Interior Architecture at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture (GSTMF) at UKÜ cultivates future interior architects with a strong commitment to ethical principles. Since its establishment in the 1997-1998 academic year, the department has fostered the development of a distinct school of thought in design, shaping a unique academic and professional identity in the field.

The Interior Architecture program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies required to design interior spaces of both contemporary and historical buildings. The program provides opportunities for students to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and socialization. Throughout their studies, interior architecture students conduct academic research that enhances their professional expertise. Notably, within Interior Architecture Design Studio courses, students work on real-life interior design and decoration projects under the guidance of actual clients.

The teaching methodology in the Interior Architecture program follows a student-centered, hands-on learning approach, where active participation, collaboration, and creativity are highly encouraged. Faculty members play a facilitative and mentoring role, ensuring that students are fully engaged in their learning process. Applied courses take place in design studios, where students work on their projects at drafting tables, while theoretical courses are conducted in lecture halls. Additionally, students actively utilize model-making workshops, computer laboratories, material laboratories, and photography studios for various design-related activities.

In this context, the department's educational resources, including the number of books and library facilities, have significantly expanded over the years, providing students with a well-equipped academic environment.

In order to graduate from the undergraduate program, it is necessary to succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade at least D/ S with a minimum 240 ECTS (142 in national credits) and completed 2 summer training in a specified duration and quality and to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00

Program Name: Interior Architecture 

1. Program Degree: Bachelor's Degree - Interior Architecture / Interior Architecture Bachelor's Degree

2. Duration: 4 academic years

3. Number of Semesters: 8 academic semesters

4. Minimum Number of Semesters Required for Enrollment: 2 academic semesters

5. Minimum Number of Credits: 142 national credits (240 ECTS)

6. Total Number of Courses: 51

7. Number of Credit Courses: 47

8. Number of Non-Credit Courses:  4 (2 courses and 2 summer internships)

9. Number of Mandatory Courses: 39

10. Number of Elective Courses: 12

11. Number of “Free Elective” and “Area Elective” Courses: 3 Free Elective Courses; 6 Area Elective Courses. Total: 9

12. Number of “University Elective” Courses: 3

13. Graduation Requirements: Completion of the Program Graduation Requirements.

14. Program Graduation Requirements:

• Completion of a minimum of 142 credits (240 ECTS) of coursework,
• Successful completion of all courses in the program, with a minimum letter grade of "D" or "E"/"T" for credit-bearing courses and "S" or "E"/"T" for non-credit courses,
• Completion of a minimum 20-day construction site internship (under the supervision of an Architect or Interior Architect) and a minimum 30-day office internship (under the supervision of an Architect or Interior Architect), and obtaining an "S" grade in internship courses,
• A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or above on a 4.00 scale.

TR Applicants:  

TR Students who are successful in the exams conducted by the Higher Education Council Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and are entitled to enroll in our university in line with their preferences can complete the registration process with the necessary documents for registration from our Registration and Liaison Offices throughout Turkey or from the Registrar's Office on campus.

TRNC Applicants

TRNC citizens and TR citizen candidate students who have completed their entire high school education in TRNC. They are placed in undergraduate programs in line with their success in the CIU Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam and the programs they prefer.

Students who are successful in the exam can register from the TRNC Marketing Office.

International Applicants

International Applicants can directly apply online to our undergraduate programs using the application portal.

In the context of evolving global dynamics and European Union frameworks, specialization in the field of design has gained increasing importance. Particularly within interior architecture, there is a growing demand for qualified professionals capable of producing innovative, creative, and value-driven design solutions. Graduates of this program are expected to contribute significantly to the spatial organization and interior design of diverse building typologies.

Department graduates may pursue professional careers in interior architecture or architecture firms, establish independent practices, or work as designers specializing in interior lighting, furniture, exhibition spaces, television studios, or film sets. Given the substantial and sustained demand for interior design services, graduates have employment opportunities across various cities in Türkiye and Europe.

Interior architecture is not limited to the design of newly constructed buildings; graduates may also actively engage in renovation, adaptive reuse, and restoration projects involving existing structures. In professional practice, interior architecture graduates collaborate with architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and other specialists, both on construction sites and within office environments, operating within multidisciplinary teams.

Additionally, graduates may work in showrooms, trade fairs, exhibition design, professional retail environments, stage design, and furniture design, reflecting the broad scope and interdisciplinary nature of the profession.

The measurement and assessment methods applied in each course are defined in the “Syllabus” prepared by the relevant faculty member(s) and are included in the Course Information Package. With respect to examinations and course grading procedures, the relevant provisions of the Cyprus International University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied.

The Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a widely used framework for systematically categorizing the progressive complexity of students' understanding of a subject. It serves as a tool for educators to assess cognitive development, design effective learning activities, and structure assessments that align with increasing levels of comprehension and critical thinking.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Tanrıkul

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Saymanlıer

Assist. Prof. Dr.  Zehra Babutsalı Alpler