Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world.

The information you see changes the world that you perceive—this is the idea at the heart of the School of Information here at Pratt. Across four core programs, we explore everything from algorithms to archives with the goal of improving lives and culture through information.

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.

Pratt is an institute, an experience, and an idea. What started as a radical experiment to expand access to creative careers is now a community of 5,137 grad and undergrad students working across 48 programs with 1,200 dedicated faculty. 135 years in the making, this is Pratt.

Pratt is the only independent school of art and design to achieve a Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces ...

From our green campus to our creative community, Pratt is the place to be your very best.

Being a student at Pratt means being challenged to grow every day with the support of our faculty, staff, and broader community behind you. As you take your first step in applying to Pratt, our admissions team is here to help you succeed.

At Pratt, we believe that design at its best is a force for good: it connects, enables, sustains, empowers, and humanizes. Across four undergraduate programs and four graduate programs, we explore the expansiveness of this idea.

Pratt students with an exceptional learning environment that extends beyond the Pratt campuses, from internships at design firms and art galleries to museums and concert halls. The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks

Pratt’s applications are all online. Each graduate program has its own requirements, so be sure to read through the entire process carefully and follow the instructions on this page.