Fine Arts College
Department of Design
Vision:To enhance learning, education, scientific research, innovation, and community engagement in interior design, while preparing graduates who can compete at local, regional, and international levels.Mission:To moder...
About the programme
Vision:
To enhance learning, education, scientific research, innovation, and community engagement in interior design, while preparing graduates who can compete at local, regional, and international levels.
Mission:
To modernize teaching and learning methodologies in Interior Design, strengthen the theoretical and applied dimensions of academic programs to align with global advancements, promote a culture of scientific research and innovation, embrace digital transformation in educational and administrative practices, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance student learning in the field.
Objectives:
To equip students with knowledge and creative skills in interior design, focusing on interior space management to create appropriate atmospheres and achieve psychological comfort through the effective distribution and utilization of interior design elements (color, light, and furniture).
Admission requirements
Admission for 2026–2027 is centralised through the Qaddim platform of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Eligible applicants: graduates of secondary school in the scientific, literary, biological, applied and arts streams, and graduates of the Institute of Fine Arts (design), the Institute of Crafts and Folk Arts, and applied arts.
- Minimum average to apply: 50% for morning study, 50% for evening study.
- Places are allocated competitively by average, order of preference and capacity.
- Applicants for morning study must have been born in 1996 or later.
- A medical examination meeting the requirements of the programme.
Annual tuition for 2026–2027: IQD 1,500,000,. Discounts are explained under “Fees and scholarships” on the admissions page.
Curriculum
The programme, in interior design, runs on the annual system. These are the first-year courses, with their theory and practical credit hours. The programme guide gives the syllabus of each course.
First year
| Course | Theory | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Technology | 2 | — |
| Design Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Principles of Planning | — | 4 |
| English Language | 1 | — |
| Engineering Drawing: Plans | — | 4 |
| Carpentry Workshop | — | 6 |
| Human Rights | 2 | — |
| Computer Principles | 1 | 2 |
| Colour | 2 | 2 |
Career opportunities
Graduates work in fields including:
- Interior design for residential and commercial buildings
- Design and decoration studios
- Furniture and interior fit-out companies
- Supervising the execution of interior works