Student achievement data - 2025
Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Interior Design
The Bachelor of Interior Design program at Vancouver Island University is full-time degree program. Students complete a total of 123 credits over 4 years with an internship between the 3rd and 4th years of studies.
The following data was collected using institutional records and emails with alumni that occurred approximately 12 months after the class of 2025 graduated.
Student retention and attrition:
81% of students admitted in the Fall of 2024 returned in the Fall of 2025, putting attrition at 19%.
Graduation rates:
Of the students graduating in the 2025, 85% graduated in 4 years and 15% graduated in 5 years.
Job placement:
85% of students who graduated are employed in Interior Design or design related professions.
Places of employment:
Below is a sampling of the various firms where the 2025 cohort currently work:
- Stantec
- Frank Architecture + Interiors
- P3A (P3 Architecture)
- Cara Interiors
- Louise Middleton Design
- Lightform Canada
- Dream House Kitchens + Interiors
- Homes by Olivia
- Vancouver Island University
Acceptance into graduate programs:
No students from the graduating class have applied to a graduate program.
Internships:
Our students participate in paid Internships during the summer between 3rd and 4th year. Below is a sampling of firms that employed our students during the summer of 2024.
- Stantec
- Frank Architecture + Interiors
- AR Interiors
- Pheasant Hill Homes
- Lowe, Hammond + Rowe Architects
- Patti Random Art + Design
- Kasian Architecture
- Jensen + Co.
- Louise Middleton Design
- Green Plan Designs
- Interior Design Group
- KWI Design