Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
MA Interior Design
Berlin, Germany
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 880 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Fee: 21.120€ in total for for 2 years option or 12.000€ in total for 1 year option
Key Summary
About: MA Interior Design at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences, a state-recognized non-profit German university in central Berlin. The university offers a challenging, innovative and practice-oriented education that advances students' academic, cultural and linguistic potential and prepares them for international careers.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work on residential, office, hospitality and gastronomy interiors, event and exhibition spaces, theatre and film sets, shop design, public spaces and branded environments. They can join architecture and interior design offices, design and communication agencies, cultural institutions, production design for film/TV/theatre, kitchen and bathroom studios, furniture manufacturers and retailers, or work freelance and project roles.
Program Outline
The first year of the MA Interior Design program familiarizes students with the basic principles of interior design. It also provides students with various design and research opportunities and skills in advanced interior visualization. Design and technology electives allow students to acquire knowledge in a chosen field. The second year provides more design and research opportunities, the elective Theory and Communication, and two fast-paced real-life design charrettes that push students to develop the full range of necessary professional skills. In the final semester, students apply and deepen their acquired skills by completing a master's thesis and a master's design project on a topic of their own choice.
Key Dates
Application period: Fall Semester 2026–2027
Program start: October
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Full-time
The MA Interior Design program at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences provides a supportive and practice-oriented learning environment, encouraging students to build on their existing knowledge and expand their professional expertise.
Program Summary:
- First Year: Gain foundational knowledge in interior design principles while exploring design and research opportunities. Enhance skills in advanced interior visualization and deepen expertise through design and technology electives.
- Second Year First Semester: Engage in additional design and research projects, refine theoretical and communication skills, and participate in real-life design charrettes to develop comprehensive professional abilities.
- Second Year Final Semester: Apply acquired knowledge and skills by completing a master’s thesis and design project on a self-chosen topic.
MA Interior Design: Elevate Your Career in Interior Design
- Get equipped to work on advanced and impactful projects in global design and architecture firms.
- Develop expertise in sustainable and innovative design practices.
- Position yourself for roles requiring creative leadership in the interior design industry.
- Prepare to address complex design challenges across various sectors.
Graduates of the MA Interior Design are prepared for careers in interior architecture and design offices, architecture firms, agencies, cultural institutions, or independent practice. Combining practical and theoretical knowledge, the program equips students to tackle evolving professional challenges with creativity, critical awareness, and responsibility.
The program does not qualify graduates for registration with the Chamber of Architects as Interior Architects.
- Interior architecture, interior design, and architecture offices
- Design and communication agencies
- Cultural institutions
- Production design for film, TV, and theater
- Furniture manufacturing and design
- Freelance work
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- Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to Interior Architecture/Interior Design, such as Architecture.
- Applicants should have significant coursework in spatial design to qualify.
- Passionate about refining design expertise and tackling creative spatial challenges.
- Ideal for those seeking to expand their knowledge beyond their undergraduate foundation.
Students from 90+ nations are studying at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences.
Whitecliffe Berlin is part of a unified global education ecosystem operated by Whitecliffe Global, functioning together as one integrated international education network. The combined network spans three continents and seven countries, comprising five universities, language schools, and multiple academic and research centres – all aligned under a shared educational philosophy. Wherever you study with us, you join a community that crosses borders. Your degree opens doors not just in Berlin, but in, Auckland, Sydney, Toronto and beyond.
All programs at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is held on-campus and face-to-face.