Vocational School
Interior Design
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Interior Design Program was established in 2016 and continues its activities within Nişantaşı Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2016-2017 academic year and had its first graduates in 2018.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Diploma in Interior Design
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must pay their financial obligations on the announced registration dates. They are required to complete and make final registration. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the instructions: 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: Istanbul Nişantaşı University's Interior Design Program aims to be an innovative and contemporary program recognized both nationally and internationally, with a qualified faculty and the ability to produce competent graduates needed by the industry. Our vision is to be a reference program in the design field, providing all graduates with a strong start to their professional lives. Mission: The Interior Design Program aims to develop students' creativity, practical skills, and problem-solving skills by equipping them with the latest knowledge, technology, and design trends in their fields. Our priority is to cultivate professionals who are well-suited to the needs of the industry, possess innovative thinking, are well-equipped with technical knowledge, and adhere to professional discipline and ethical values. To this end, we prepare our students for success after graduation through academic and industry collaborations, a practice-focused educational model, and project-based work. Aims and goals It is a program that can train qualified personnel with high knowledge and creative skills, who can apply professional requirements at a high level. To provide education that will contribute to the decoration and related sectors and is suitable for undergraduate education. General Information: Art and design, which are a product of the cultural and historical structure that forms the basis of social life, have gained great importance today. Therefore, the need for interior design is increasing day by day. In today's world, individuals develop and use original designs belonging to their traditions and customs by using functionality, technology and aesthetics together in the places they live. This program aims to meet professional human resources with professional qualifications to be employed in the field of interior design in today's world where consumer needs are constantly changing and competition has become more intense.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Interior Space Design program graduates will be able to work in private and public institutions as a designer or by consulting in the same fields. In addition, they can be employed in all kinds of interior design and close environmental planning areas, as well as respond to the need for projecting and visual presentation made by computer design.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. The 4-year programs that can be transferred with DGS are: Handicrafts Traditional Turkish Arts Interior Architecture (Available at Nişantaşı University) Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Available at Nişantaşı University) Preservation and Repair of Cultural Heritage Architecture (Available at Nişantaşı University) The Art of Illumination You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the final exam, theoretical courses must be completed. They must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade). homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. Scores obtained from measurement tools such as The contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must complete the courses in the curriculum (at least 120 ECTS in total). equivalent) must be successfully completed and the overall weighted grade point average at graduation It must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Rabia Sevda Demirci Email: rabiasevda.demirci@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
There are drawing ateliers and computer laboratories in our school where Interior Space Design program students can practice. All kinds of package computer programs related to the field and the computers with the required performance to use these programs are provided to our students.
Programme outcomes
- Will be able to apply basic and currentknowledge about her profession.
- Will be able to use all kinds of drawingtools and/or packaged computerprograms related to his/her fi eld.
- Will be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
- Will be able to analyze problems and develop solution suggestions by interpreting data with the basic knowledge and skills she has acquired in her fi eld.
- Will be able to have awareness about career management and lifelong learning.
- Express their thoughts effectively through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills. will be able to present.
- Will be able to communicate with her colleagues by following the information in her field using a foreign language.
- Will be able to design and carry out plans and projects using professional environments and tools related to their field.
- Will be able to defi ne occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes.
- Having sufficient knowledge on Interior Design subjects, he/she will be able to use theoretical knowledge appropriately.
- Students will be able to defi ne building systems and structural elements at a basic level.
- Will be able to recognize materials and material properties and use materials suitable for the design.
- Will be able to manage the processes of preparing and reading projects.
- Will be able to design or select furniture suitable for space and human dimensions.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes7 · 9 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes7 · 9 · 12 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 11 · 14 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 12 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 6 · 9 · 12 · 14 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes7 · 10 · 12 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 6 · 9 · 12 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 10 · 11 · 14 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 9 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14