Blending theory and practice, our curriculum weaves creative studio work with critical reflection on social impact. It’s this dynamic approach that challenges students to reach their full potential here—to think and to make, to lead and to collaborate, and evolve continually above all.

Thank you for your application to Pratt Institute. We’re excited to learn more about you! First-Year High School Applicants. Upon completion of your application through the Common App, you will receive an email within a few days confirming receipt of your application as well as a second email with instructions for creating a password to access your application status checklist and decision.

The School of Art is home to eight distinct departments and boundless opportunity for growth. During your time here, you’ll develop your perspective and hone your practice alongside students from around the world—all within the cultural capital that is New York. As you learn and grow together, you’ll prepare to navigate the rapidly evolving challenges we face as creative professionals at ...

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, and Management all provide opportunities to solve complex and intriguing problems.

Welcome to the Office of Admissions at Pratt Institute. We’re here to guide you through each step of the application process and help connect new students to all Pratt has to offer.

Joining the graduate community at Pratt means being challenged to realize your creative potential here, growing intellectually and technically in your area of emphasis.

Upcoming Deadlines: Fall Tuition is due August 1, 2025; Fall Bills will be available online after July 1, 2025; Spring 2025 Tuition is due December 19, 2025; Winter 2025 Tuition is due December 19, 2025; Welcome to the start of the Fall 2025 semester.

Choosing Your Major. During your application process, you’ll be asked to choose a major. You can learn about all of the programs we have at Pratt on our website and from the work our students are doing. Keep in mind, you’ll also have the opportunity to take classes in other majors and explore your artistic interests in almost any major you choose.

Current Students PLANNING AND REGISTERING FOR CLASSES. Pratt uses the Student Planning Self Service system for course planning and registration. This system allows you to create an academic plan, communicate with your advisor, have your course plans approved, and register for courses each semester.

Apr 11, 2024 · Pratt Institute is ranked #6 out of 241 US and international art and design universities in the QS World University by Subject 2024. The listing also ranks Pratt #4 in the United States. Additionally, Pratt was ranked #17 in the History of Art category. Published annually, the rankings assess the world’s top universities in 55 individual subjects based on academic reputation, employer ...