Application Requirements

Application Fee

A non-refundable fee of $30.00 (USD) must be paid online by credit card at the time of application. This fee cannot be waived.

Statement of Purpose

Describe what motivates you to pursue a Master of Interior Design degree at the University of Florida. Be sure to include your intended area of specialization and how it may align with the research focus of one of our faculty members. For ideas, visit the Faculty Research Areas page.

Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (excluding the University of Florida). A recognized baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree is required, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for applicants with a bachelor’s degree. Transcripts must be sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions by the institutions. If you are mailing them yourself, they must remain sealed in the original envelopes from the institutions.

Portfolio (Design Background Applicants Only)

If your academic or professional background is in a design-related field, you are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating your design skills and experience.

• There is no required number of projects or specific format.
• Portfolios may be emailed to mmatckie@ufl.edu or submitted via WeTransfer if the file size exceeds application upload limits.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

• An official copy in the native language of each transcript, mark sheet, and diploma or degree certificate from every institution attended.
• A certified, literal (word-for-word) English translation for any documents not originally issued in English.
• A copy of the diploma or degree certificate, as noted above.

English Proficiency

Submit valid test scores meeting one of the following minimums:

• TOEFL: 80 (sent by the testing service to school code 5812)
• IELTS: 6 (mailed to the UF Office of Admissions)
• MELAB: 77

Application Deadlines

We only accept new students for fall semester admission due to course sequencing.

• Application deadline: January 15th
• Supporting documents deadline: February 1st