Interior Design at TMU: Admission Average
Toronto Metropolitan University · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Interior Design at TMU?
Interior Design at Toronto Metropolitan University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 15 TMU programs by admission average.
Portfolio required, one of Canada's most well-regarded design programs.
How competitive is it?
TMU is the only university we track that offers Interior Design under this name.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Portfolio of creative work
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Design Foundations
- Space Planning
- Drafting & CAD
- Materials & Finishes
- Colour Theory
These are typical for Interior Design programs across Canada. About the Interior Design degree
After a Interior Design degree
Interior Design usually takes 4 years.
- Architect – $55,000 to $120,000
- UX / Product Designer – $65,000 to $140,000
- TMU's interior design program is Canada's most respected - very competitive.
- NCIDQ certification is required for professional practice in most Canadian provinces.
- Healthcare design is the fastest-growing specialisation - hospitals and care facilities need significant design expertise.
Applying to TMU
Formerly Ryerson University, Toronto Metropolitan University sits in the heart of downtown Toronto and is known for its career-focused, professionally oriented programs. TMU has strong programs in business (Ted Rogers School), journalism, film, nursing, and engineering. Its downtown location is a genuine advantage - students have immediate access to Toronto's media, finance, and tech industries.
Toronto Metropolitan University is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1948 and has about 47,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- TMU's downtown Toronto location is genuinely one of its biggest assets - internships and part-time work opportunities are unmatched.
- Ted Rogers School of Business has strong alumni networks in Toronto finance and consulting.
- The university is actively elevating its research profile - reputation is rising.
Other TMU programs
- Business (Ted Rogers - BComm) – high 80s
- Accounting & Finance – high 80s
- Retail Management – high 80s
- Journalism – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Film Studies – high 70s-80s
- Architecture (BArch) – high 80s
- Urban & Regional Planning – high 80s
- Early Childhood Education – high 70s
- Nutrition & Food – high 80s