Applied Science University

Programme overview

This full-time, 4-year Bachelor of Interior Design taught in Arabic awards 132 credit hours across 42 courses. The programme is internationally aligned — a member of IFI and ICoD and designed to CIDA-level accreditation standards — and combines theory, studio practice, technology training and field visits. It emphasises creating interior environments that support wellbeing and interaction in homes, workplaces and public spaces, with links to Bahraini and regional labour-market needs.

What you'll study

Coursework mixes conceptual and technical subjects delivered through studios and applied modules. The curriculum includes intensive training in design technologies such as CAD, Building Information Modelling (BIM), smart materials and lighting simulation, alongside practical field visits. The study plan totals 132 credit hours and 42 courses focused on producing professionally prepared interior designers.

Entry requirements

• Secondary school certificate certified by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain or an equivalent certificate with a grade of not less than 60%.
• Applicants with under 60% may be considered if they are national athletes/artists representing Bahrain, or have at least one year of relevant work experience after secondary school; the University Council may admit other applicants below 60% at its discretion.
• Admission includes an interview and assessment test administered by the department.
• Transfer students follow the university's bachelor award regulations.
• All admitted students take an English placement test: scores 0–40 require ENG 099 (English remedial). Exemption from ENG 099 is granted for IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 450 and above.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across the interior design sector. Typical career paths listed by the programme include interior designer, furniture designer, space design consultant, interior lighting designer, design project manager, AutoCAD draughtsperson, exhibition décor designer and urban interior design consultant.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The published fee structure uses a credit-hour model: 92.7 BD per credit hour. Estimated annual tuition is calculated from the 132-credit programme over four years; the institution lists semester fees (1st and 2nd semester each shown as 1,390.5 BD) and a total of 2,781 BD for the example year. Summer registration is optional, charged at 92.7 BD per credit with a maximum of 9 credits. Partial academic excellence scholarships for the first semester only are listed: high school averages of 95–100% eligible for a 30% scholarship; 90–94.9% eligible for 15%. Tuition is payable each semester in three instalments; students should consult the university's Tuition Fees, Refund and Collection Policy for other fees and conditions.