Masters in Interior designing is a professional course that emphasizes on both creative and technical design expertise that is needed to plan and decorate interior spaces. Due to the increasing pressure on the skilled interior designers, the program is being offered by several universities in Pakistan in both public and private levels. Nevertheless, the price of getting a Master degree in the field differs greatly according to the reputation of the institution, facilities and resources. The amount of fee to be paid in 2025 in the Master of Interior Designing course in Pakistan is moderate to high based on the nature of training and the studio learning that the course requires.
| Institute | Program Name | Duration | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Faisalabad | MS Interior Design 2 years |
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The Master of Interior Designing program is highly affordable in public universities as opposed to the cost in the case of the private institutions. As an illustration, the National College of Arts (NCA) and University of Karachi charges between PKR 150,000 and PKR 250,000 annually, and they are affordable to students with a tight budget. Conversely, the tuition fees of private universities like Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS), Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and Iqra University are PKR 400, 000 to PKR 700, 000 annually. The difference is explained by the fact that private institutions provide advanced lab equipment, international partnerships, and training of projects.
Besides tuition other costs such as studio material, drawing tools, printing and software subscriptions are also to be considered by the students. These additional expenses may be between PKR 20,000 and PKR 50,000 per semester based on the magnitude of the projects and the quality of materials employed. Other universities additionally impose extra studio maintenance and workshops charge. Therefore, students intending to join this program should have more funds on top of the tuition to cover all the costs associated with the academic program.
Various Pakistani universities have scholarships and need-based financial assistance to provide financial assistance to students. An example is in the case of BNU and IVS, merit-based scholarships are offered to the best performers whereas NCA and University of Karachi offer need-based scholarships to students who are financially challenged. Also, there are a number of scholarship programs offered by the HEC (Higher Education Commission) that might be used to cover the tuition or living expenses of postgraduate design students. Most institutions give option to students to pay their tuition in installments thus the education is affordable to middle-income families.
One of the factors that should be looked at by students when choosing a university in which to pursue a Master of Interior Designing is the quality of education and the total cost. The reduced fee may help to save money but access to quality resources, professional faculty, and exposure to real-world design works is also crucial to career development. Thus, when comparing the fees, the students should not only compare the facility of the campuses but also the digital design laboratories, internship opportunities, and the success rate of the students upon graduation. The universities operated privately might be more expensive, although they tend to have good industry connections and up to date facilities making them more employable upon graduation.
Ans: Master of Interior Designing will cost between PKR 150,000 to PKR 700,000 per annum in different universities.
Ans: National College of Arts (NCA) and the University of Karachi are the most affordable universities in terms of fees structure as compared to the private ones.
Ans: Yes, most of the universities like BNU, IVS and NCA offer need based and merit based scholarships to deserving students.
Ans: There are a few that make it possible to pay fees to some private universities in installments or flexible payments.