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Bachelor of Interior Design at Mount Royal University
BID (Bachelor of Interior Design) · Faculty of Arts · Calgary campus
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What average do you need for MRU Bachelor of Interior Design?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. MRU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
The school says
Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75%, plus a directed portfolio
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No
What courses do you need?
MRU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (or EAE4U English, or ETS4U Studies in Literature)
- One of
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Department-directed portfolio (hand drawings and composition, creative exploration exercises, written reflection), for competitively qualified applicants
How much does MRU Bachelor of Interior Design cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
Tuition, first year
$9,252
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$22,100
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole degree, all in
$91,500
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $9,300 first year, $37,000 in all
- Student fees
- $2,400 first year, $9,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,400 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $34,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Calgary, $954 a month
What careers does MRU Bachelor of Interior Design lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ArchitectDesign buildings and take legal responsibility for them. Two degrees, a long internship and an exam before you can use the title.$81kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Industrial DesignerDesign the objects people buy: products, furniture, vehicles. A 4-year degree and a portfolio. A small market in Canada, a big one in the US.$75kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- UX DesignerUX (user experience) designers decide how an app or website works before anyone writes code. A portfolio gets you hired, not a diploma.$70kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Architectural TechnologistTurn an architect's ideas into drawings a builder can use. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, Revit and the building code.$63kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- GIS AnalystTurn location data into maps and answers. GIS (geographic information systems) work sits behind city planning, utilities, mining and emergency response.$79kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Interior DesignerPlan the inside of buildings so they work, pass code and look right. A 4-year degree, two years of practice and a national exam. Not decorating.$60kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study architecture and design?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of DesignMacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range low 70s to mid 80s (2025/26 and 2026/27 averages) | $8,790 |
| Design in City InnovationUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Bachelor of Design in City Innovation: 83% | Not published |
| Architectural ScienceTMU, Ontario | 90%+ | $9,742 |
| Architectural StudiesLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $9,903 |
| Architectural StudiesToronto, Ontario | High 80s and above | $6,100 |
| Architectural Studies: Conservation and SustainabilityCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| Architectural Studies: DesignCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| ArchitectureMcGill, Quebec | Low to high 90s (top 6); low to high 90s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) (data: read from the Google Sheet that MRU's chart page loads in the browser)
- Tuition: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) (mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab))
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