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Graduate Studies at Pratt

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Shape Your Future in NYC

Build your future in a hands-on, interdisciplinary community at the intersection of practice and theory. With our world-renowned faculty and access to New York City’s resources, you will develop professionally and hone your craft for real-world impact.

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The Pratt Advantage: Your Launchpad for a Creative Career

A Proven Path to Success: 90% of Pratt students report finding employment, further studies, or meaningful practice related to their fields within 12 months of graduation.

New York City as Your Campus: Leverage Pratt’s extensive network in the world’s most vibrant hub for art, design, architecture, and cutting-edge technology.

World-Class Faculty: Learn from and collaborate with world-renowned artists, professionals, and scholars—leaders in their industries.

Interdisciplinary Innovation: Work across disciplines in our state-of-the-art studios, shops, labs, and research centers.

A Global Community in NYC

At Pratt, you will join a diverse and ambitious student community, studying and collaborating alongside peers from across the country and around the world. This global community of artists, designers, and scholars becomes your network, offering a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives that will shape your work and worldview.

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A Program for Your Ambition 

Whether your goal is to advance your career, pivot to a new field, or explore your craft or groundbreaking research, our 33 graduate programs and 15 advanced certificates provide the rigor and support to achieve your vision. Explore our programs in architecture, fine arts, design, information studies, and the liberal arts and sciences. 

Research, Innovation, and Real-World Impact

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Collaborate Across Disciplines

At Pratt, you can work imaginatively and collaboratively within a community of creative people from multiple disciplines and with different technical skills than your own. Our commitment to interdisciplinary and integrative learning provides a laboratory for experimentation, research, innovation, and cutting-edge thinking and making.

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Advance Your Field Through Research

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of faculty-, student-, and partner-led research—from published scholarship and symposia to applied research programs and product development. You can pursue your research in the classroom, our Research and Development Studios, or through projects and programs developed by our Faculty Research Fellows, Research Accelerators, and Provost’s Centers.

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Internships and a Lifelong Career Network

Whether you’re seeking career coaching, internship opportunities, alumni connections, job search guidance, or specialized academic resources, Pratt’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) offers the resources and knowledge you need to achieve your goals and make the most of your graduate student experience.

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Next Steps

Graduate Admissions

As you take this next step toward your creative and professional goals, our Admissions team is here to support you. We encourage you to explore our resources and get in touch with any questions you encounter along the way.

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Grad Prep Is Also Available

Think you might need a little extra help honing an essential skill before you begin a graduate program of study? Pratt may offer a foundational Grad Prep course in your field, curated and taught by Pratt’s distinguished faculty, to support your academic success.

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Curating Connection in Unexpected Spaces

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Alumni Notes Spring 2026

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Upcoming and Ongoing Events

History of Art and Design Student Orientation

August 20, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Main 210, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Information Session for Prospective Students: School of Information

September 8, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online and Pratt Manhattan Center, 144 W. 14th St, Room 201, New York, NY 10011

New Employee Welcome Event

September 10, 2026 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Student Union, 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Critic-at-Large: Nader Tehrani

September 14, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Higgins Hall, HHN 304, 61 St. James Place, Brooklyn 11238

Critic-at-Large: Nader Tehrani

September 16, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Higgins Hall, HHN 304, 61 St. James Place, Brooklyn 11238

Information Session for Prospective Students: School of Information

October 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online and Pratt Manhattan Center, 144 W. 14th St, Room 201, New York, NY 10011

Critic-at-Large: Nader Tehrani

October 26, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Higgins Hall, HHN 304, 61 St. James Place, Brooklyn 11238

Critic-at-Large: Nader Tehrani

October 26, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Higgins Hall, HHN 304, 61 St. James Place, Brooklyn 11238

Information Session for Prospective Students: School of Information

November 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online and Pratt Manhattan Center, 144 W. 14th St, Room 201, New York, NY 10011

Class of 2027 Graduation Kick-Off

November 20 – December 5, 2026 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Student Union, Brooklyn Campus, 200 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205

Information Session for Prospective Students: School of Information

December 8, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online and Pratt Manhattan Center, 144 W. 14th St, Room 201, New York, NY 10011

Information Session for Prospective Students: School of Information

January 19, 2027 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online and Pratt Manhattan Center, 144 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011

Information Session for Prospective Students: School of Information

February 16, 2027 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online and Pratt Manhattan Center, 144 W. 14th St, Room 201, New York, NY 10011

Manhattan Grad Fair

April 27, 2027 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

7th Floor, Pratt Manhattan Campus, 144 West 14th Street New York, NY 10011

Brooklyn Grad Fair – Day 1

April 30, 2027 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Student Union, Brooklyn Campus, 200 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205

Brooklyn Grad Fair – Day 2

May 1, 2027 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Student Union, Brooklyn Campus, 200 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205