Application Requirements

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee is required at the time of submission. This fee is set by the University of Florida Graduate School and must be paid online by credit card through the application portal. The fee cannot be waived.

Statement of Purpose

Submit a statement describing your motivation for pursuing the Master of Interior Design degree at the University of Florida. Your statement should:

• Identify your intended area of specialization
• Explain how your interests align with the research or teaching areas of our faculty
• Outline your academic and/or professional goals

Applicants are encouraged to review Faculty Research Areas prior to submission.

Transcripts

Applicants must provide transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding the University of Florida).

• For application review: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
• If admitted: Official transcripts will be required by the Graduate School

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree is required, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for applicants with a bachelor’s degree.

Portfolio (Design Track Consideration)

A portfolio is required for applicants with a design-related background.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the Design Track must submit a portfolio demonstrating their design skills and experience.

• No specific format or number of projects is required
• Portfolios may be uploaded through the application system or shared via email to mmatckie@ufl.edu or via WeTransfer if the file size exceeds application upload limits.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. Applications will not be considered complete until both letters are received.

• Letters should be submitted electronically through the application system
• Recommenders should be able to speak to your academic ability, professional experience, and/or potential for graduate study

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

• Official transcripts in the original language
• Certified, literal (word-for-word) English translations (if applicable)
• Copies of diplomas or degree certificates

English Proficiency

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit valid English proficiency scores.

Minimum scores:

• TOEFL: 80
  • Use school code 5812
  • Scores must be sent electronically by ETS
  • The University of Florida does not accept paper or unofficial TOEFL scores
• IELTS: 6.0
• MELAB: 77

All scores must be sent directly to the University of Florida.

Application Deadlines

The course sequencing is designed for students to begin in the fall semester. Applicants who are able to begin their studies in the summer may instead select the summer term when submitting their application. Applications mistakenly submitted for spring admission will automatically be moved to the next available admission term. Please carefully select the intended starting term, as processing term changes takes additional time.

Regardless of the selected starting term, the following deadlines apply each year:

• Preferred application deadline: January 15
• Final deadline for supporting documents: February 1
• Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis through the spring semester

Note: International applicants needing a student visa would need to apply only for fall due to I-20 request deadlines.