Bachelor of Interior Design

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a premier coeducational institution in the UAE, renowned for its American-style liberal arts education and diverse international community. It stands as a beacon of academic excellence and research in the Gulf region.

American University of Sharjah offers the Bachelor of Interior Design, taught in English in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Interior design is the discipline concerned with planning and shaping indoor spaces so that they function well and meet the needs of the people who use them, addressing layout, materials, lighting, furnishings, and the overall experience of a space. Students in an interior design program typically study design fundamentals, spatial planning, drafting and computer-aided design, materials and construction methods, lighting design, and the history of interiors and architecture, often working through studio projects that simulate real design briefs. Building codes, accessibility considerations, and sustainability principles are also common components of interior design education, since designers must work within practical and regulatory constraints as well as creative ones. Because interior design touches residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional spaces, graduates can pursue careers as interior designers, space planners, design consultants, or specialists within architecture and construction firms, and some go on to further study or professional licensure depending on jurisdiction. The United Arab Emirates has a large and active construction, hospitality, and real estate sector, including extensive commercial and residential development, which creates practical relevance for interior design training in the region. Studying in Sharjah within an English-language program situates students in a design community shaped by rapid urban development, while connecting them to design principles and software tools used internationally, preparing graduates to work on projects that range from private residences to larger commercial and hospitality interiors.