Interior design
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
8 semesters (incl. practical semester), 240 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Winter semester (October 1)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate; aptitude test
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Studying with a practice partner
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from 02.05. – 15.06.
Profile of the degree program
The demands placed on interior designers are constantly changing. The boundaries between three-dimensional interior design in architecture, corporate architecture and new work and classic design are becoming blurred. You should be fit in concept and product development, two- and three-dimensional design, the design of virtual and analog spaces, have manual and conceptual skills and be able to work both analog and digitally. We give you the opportunity to study interdisciplinary subjects and to specialize.
Skills can only be developed by doing something yourself, by thinking and
reflecting, working in a team and trying things out.
Prof. Dr. Michael Heinrich
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What we value
Cooperative and open teaching formats
The focus is on specific problems – often in cooperation with companies or cultural institutions. In concrete terms, this involves topics such as
- Social change and transformative processes
- Innovations in three-dimensional design
- Communication, brands and identities
- Digital and interactive living and working environments
- Humanistic concerns
- Scientific work and research.
Projects play a central role
Right from the start, you will work and learn in and with projects. You can test the basic design and technical knowledge you learn in theory directly in practice. And you will do so in the areas of space, objects and installations. The diverse tasks offer you the freedom to set priorities and deepen your inclinations, but also the chance to broaden your own horizons.
Study internationally
Coburg University of applied sciences and arts offers the opportunity to complete a study or practical semester abroad. To this end, Coburg University of Applied Sciences maintains relationships with foreign partner universities. Further information is available from the university’s Study Abroad service.
Course content and schedule
The Interior Design degree program teaches students the following skills:
- Theoretical basic knowledge
- Perception
- Sense of design (dealing with line, form, unity, rhythm, proportion, light, color)
- Presenting (putting ideas and design proposals on paper in a target group-oriented way)
- Conceptual work (developing your own attitude)
- Practice-oriented work (experimenting and developing a culture of error)
- Manual and technical skills (perseverance, diligence)
- Presenting (presenting your own ideas, development and design)
- Ability to take criticism, team leadership
Practice during studies
Practical semester
The practical semester is usually in the fifth semester. It is systematically supervised and covers a continuous period of 19 weeks. The practical semester can also be completed abroad. The university has good contacts in practice and helps students to find a suitable internship.
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution.
You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.
Job & Career
Classic areas of work after graduation are the design of public and private spaces. These include hotels and restaurants, wellness areas, stores and shopping centers. The concepts of interior designers are in demand for museums and exhibitions, but also for workplace design. Their work is also needed in theaters and on film sets.
Registration with the Chamber of Architects
As a graduate of the Bachelor’s degree program in Interior Architecture at Coburg University of Applied Sciences, you have the opportunity to be registered in the list of the Bavarian Chamber of Architects or the Chambers of Architects of all other federal states after a study period of eight semesters and at least two years of professional experience. You can then use the protected professional title of “interior architect”. For detailed information about the services of the chamber, the pension fund, the registration procedure and access to the necessary applications and forms, we recommend that you contact the relevant chambers of architects in the individual federal states directly. For Bavaria, this is the Bavarian Chamber of Architects: www.byak.de
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing their Bachelor’s degree, good graduates have the opportunity to gain further qualifications with a Master’s degree. Coburg University of applied sciences and arts offers the Master’s degree course in Design and – in cooperation with the University of Bamberg – the Master’s degree course in Monument Conservation or Digital Monument Technologies. You will then have the opportunity to start an academic career.
You can also find an overview of which Master’s degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor’s degree here.
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Registration and aptitude test
Admission requirements
Prospective students with a general higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences as well as – under certain conditions – people without an Abitur can apply. The degree program is not admission-restricted, i.e. there is no numerus clausus (NC). Instead, an aptitude test must be taken.
Suitability test
Selection for the Interior Architecture course is based on an aptitude test. It is an assessment procedure to determine the applicant’s abilities in the areas of design, construction, color and light, perception and social skills. In addition to general skills such as high motivation, commitment and willingness to perform, you need a basic technical understanding and spatial awareness. During the aptitude test, we are particularly interested in your design and creative skills. An interview is also part of the aptitude test. It gives you the opportunity to compare your own skills with the requirements of the course.
Dates
The next aptitude tests are expected to take place in July 2025. The dates will be determined around the beginning of 2025.
Curriculum and examination regulations
The Modul plan and the Modul Manual describe the individual subjects and their content. The Study and examination regulations forms the legal basis of the degree program. These documents refer to the eight-semester Bachelor’s degree program. The documents for the seven-semester Bachelor’s program (last started in WS20/21) can be obtained from the program coordinator if required. If you have any questions about the content of the course, please contact the course advisor Prof. Katharina Bonhag-De Rosa and the course advisor Prof. Dr. Michael Heinrich.
Student ambassador
I’m Ella Fischer and I’m a student ambassador for the Interior Design course. As I study at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts, I can answer your questions directly. So if you want to know what the course is all about or what it’s like to live in Coburg, just send me an email to: ella.fischer[at]stud.hs-coburg.de
