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Course Overview

The Interior Design Engineering program prepares students to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable interior spaces.

This interdisciplinary program combines design principles with technical knowledge, emphasizing both creativity and practicality in interior environments.

By blending creative design with technical expertise, graduates are prepared to excel in a dynamic industry, contributing to the enhancement of environments where people live, work, and interact.

Entry Requirements

The applicant must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate recognized by the Quality Assurance Center.
The applicant must take an English language placement test, unless they have already passed the Pearson English Test with a score of 4.5 or higher, or an equivalent score from other internationally recognized English proficiency tests.
The applicant must undergo an aptitude test and a personal interview as determined by the college.
01
Creative Design

Develop original concepts for functional and visually engaging interiors.

02
Space Planning

Organize interior environments for comfort, efficiency, and accessibility.

03
Materials & Construction

Understand materials, detailing, building systems, and interior construction.

04
Lighting & Acoustics

Design effective lighting, color, thermal comfort, and acoustic environments.

05
Sustainable Interiors

Create smart, responsible, and environmentally conscious interior spaces.

Program Overview

Bachelor of Interior Design

The curriculum progresses from mathematics, physics, drawing, drafting, materials, and design foundations to advanced interior construction, building systems, lighting, acoustics, sustainability, professional practice, manufacturing details, and comprehensive design studios.

Curriculum

4-Year Curriculum Overview

Year1

Foundation Courses

  • Fundamental Mathematics
  • General Physics
  • Statistics and Probabilities
  • Engineering Drawing
  • ICDL Techniques
  • Academic English for Engineering
  • Differentiation & Integration Mathematics
  • Electrical Physics
  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Academic Writing Techniques
  • Soft Skills Techniques
  • Introduction to Material Science
Year2

Core Courses

  • Workshop Technology
  • Material Properties
  • Free Drawing
  • Introduction to Interior Design
  • Perspective and Shadow
  • Design Foundations
  • Research & Methods
  • Architectural Drawing and Drafting
  • Design Studio I
  • Color & Lighting Design
  • Digital Drafting Media
  • Interior Construction & Materials
Year3

Advanced Core Courses

  • History of Interior Design
  • Thermal Comfort & Indoor Air Quality
  • Structures I
  • Design Studio II
  • Advanced Interior Construction & Materials
  • Building Systems
  • Design Studio III
  • Sustainable Design
  • Acoustics
  • Electrical Systems for Buildings
  • Industrial Drawing
  • Special Topic I
Year4

Specialization Courses

  • Design Studio IV
  • Smart & Sustainable Interiors
  • Building Codes & Regulations
  • Professional Practice & Ethics
  • Manufacturing of Interior Detailing
  • Design Studio V
  • Advanced Design Studio
  • Islamic History and Design
  • Special Topic II
  • Special Topic III
  • Capstone Engineering Design Project
Program Focus

What You Will Learn

1
Interior Design

Create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and context-sensitive interior spaces.

2
Technical Integration

Apply construction methods, materials, structures, and building systems.

3
Environmental Comfort

Design for lighting, color, acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.

4
Professional Practice

Work with building codes, ethics, digital drafting, detailing, and project management.

Capstone Project

Real-World Application

The Capstone Engineering Design Project allows students to combine creative design, technical detailing, sustainability, building systems, professional practice, and visual presentation into a complete interior design proposal.