Individual academic departments at Pratt may request specific application materials as it relates to their program. Below is a list of program requirements, campus locations, and entrance terms.
If you have not yet read the general application requirements, please make sure you do so in addition to the specific program requirements below. You can also read more about degree programs and view student work.
Note: The English proficiency test requirements for each program can be found here.
Deadlines
School of Architecture
There are two tracks for earning a first professional Master of Architecture degree at Pratt:
M.Arch First-Professional / 3 Year Track
The Master of Architecture 3-year track is a first-professional degree program that welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Candidates can hold undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, fine arts, or other non-design fields; candidates with experience or degrees in design fields such as architectural studies, landscape, urban planning, environmental studies, or engineering are also encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree from an institution in the U.S. that is accredited by a recognized regional association or have been awarded the equivalent of the bachelor’s degree from an international institution of acceptable standards.
Applicants with a five-year B.Arch or other first professional degree are strongly encouraged to apply to the MS Arch or MS UD programs, which are intended specifically for those seeking a post-professional degree in architecture. Some international students and US-based students already holding a B.Arch or equivalent may be allowed to enroll in the M.Arch program, but decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
M.Arch First-Professional / Advanced Standing (2 Year Track)
Admission to the 2-year advanced standing track is highly competitive and merit-based. Candidates for advanced standing are selected by the Architecture Department’s admissions committee and the Chair of Graduate Architecture and Urban Design. Advanced standing is awarded to select applicants with exemplary design capabilities who have already taken a minimum of two architecture studios and coursework in architectural history, theory, and structures in their undergraduate degree. Portfolios should evidence design work at a variety of scales and degrees of complexity. Eligible applicants must request consideration for advanced standing in their application, and include information that supports your eligibility. Interviews may be scheduled for students requesting advanced standing on campus, off-campus, by Zoom, or by phone. Not all eligible candidates will be awarded advanced standing.
You may contact galaud-admissions@pratt.edu if you have further questions about the advanced standing 2-year track.
Application Requirements for Both Tracks
- Portfolio: All applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates visual sensibility and an interest in architecture. Submissions may include photography, drawing, essays, video, or other media of the applicant’s choice. Portfolios must be submitted online via pratt.slideroom.com. Click here to learn more about our portfolio guidelines.
- Statement of Purpose: A personal statement of no more than 500 words is required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Standardized Tests: The GRE is not required.
- Language Proficiency: Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Transcripts: A scan of your official, course-by-course bachelor degree transcript should be uploaded when you complete your online application.
The Master of Science in Architecture is a three-semester, post-professional degree, beginning in fall and ending in summer. Applicants must have earned a Bachelor of Architecture (five-year B.Arch) or a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from an accredited school of architecture or the international equivalent.
Application Requirements
- Portfolio: All applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates visual sensibility and an interest in architecture. Submissions may include photography, drawing, essays, video, or other media of the applicant’s choice. Portfolios must be submitted online via pratt.slideroom.com. Click here to learn more about our portfolio guidelines.
- Statement of Purpose: A personal statement of no more than 500 words is required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Standardized Tests: The GRE is not required.
- Language Proficiency: Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Transcripts: A scan of your official, course-by-course bachelor’s degree transcript should be uploaded when you complete your online application.
There are two tracks for earning a Master of Landscape Architecture degree at Pratt:
MLA1 / three-year program
The Master of Landscape Architecture MLA1 track is a three-year, first-professional degree program that welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Candidates can hold undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, fine arts, or other non-design fields; candidates with experience or degrees in fields such as architecture, urban planning, environmental studies / design, botany, biology, or engineering are also encouraged to apply. (Please note that we cannot accept students with a professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture [BLA or BSLA]). To be eligible, applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree from an institution in the U.S. that is accredited by a recognized regional association or have been awarded the equivalent of the bachelor degree from an international institution of acceptable standards.
MLA2 / two-year program
The MLA2 track is a two-year, second-professional degree program intended for students who already hold an accredited first-professional degree in architecture (e.g., B.Arch or M.Arch). A first-professional degree is required for admission to this track.
Application Requirements for Both Tracks
- Portfolio: All applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates visual sensibility and an interest in landscape architecture. Submissions may include photography, drawing, essays, video, or other media of the applicant’s choice. Portfolios must be submitted online via pratt.slideroom.com. Click here to learn more about our portfolio guidelines.
- Statement of Purpose: A personal statement of no more than 500 words is required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Standardized Tests: The GRE is not required.
- Language Proficiency: Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
- Transcripts: A scan of your official, course-by-course bachelor degree transcript should be uploaded when you complete your online application.
Urban Design MS Post-Professional (STEM)
(FALL ENTRANCE ONLY), BROOKLYN CAMPUS
The Master of Science in Urban Design is a three-semester, post-professional degree, beginning in fall and ending in summer. Applicants must have earned a Bachelor of Architecture (five-year B.Arch) or a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from an accredited school of architecture or the international equivalent.
Application Requirements
- Portfolio: All applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates visual sensibility and an interest in urban design. Submissions may include photography, drawing, essays, video, or other media of the applicant’s choice. Portfolios must be submitted online via pratt.slideroom.com. Click here to learn more about our portfolio guidelines.
- Statement of Purpose: A personal statement of no more than 500 words is required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Standardized Tests: The GRE is not required.
- Language Proficiency: Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Transcripts: A scan of your official, course-by-course bachelor degree transcript should be uploaded when you complete your online application.
Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards. Applications will be accepted after the deadline until the program is full. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must submit, in addition to the general application requirements:
- a résumé and
- an extended piece of writing to help demonstrate capacity for advanced study.
The writing sample may be a term paper or report done for work depending on the applicant’s background and is not required to be related to planning. The applicant needs to be the sole author of the writing sample. Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio. A portfolio is not required for this program.The required statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words and should explain why Pratt’s Urban and Community Planning program will help the student achieve their academic and professional goals. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. All documents, except the optional visual portfolio, should be uploaded to the application. Visual portfolios should be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com.
Applicants from all fields of study are welcome and encouraged to apply. Applicants should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards. Applications for Spring and Fall admission will be accepted after the stated deadlines until the program is full. Applicants must submit, in addition to the general application requirements:
- a résumé and
- an extended piece of writing to support their application for advance study.
The writing sample may be an academic term paper or report produced for work depending on the applicant’s background and is not required to be related to historic preservation. Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio, though this is not required for admission. The required Statement of Purpose should be no more than 500 words. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. All documents, except a visual portfolio, should be uploaded to the application. Visual portfolios (optional) should be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards. Applications will be accepted after the deadline until the program is full. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must submit, in addition to the general application requirements:
- a résumé;
- an extended piece of writing. The writing sample is not the same document as the Statement of Purpose. It may be a term paper or report done for work depending on the applicant’s background, should demonstrate graduate level writing and critical thinking skills, and should indicate an interest in or awareness of issues to be addressed in this program. The applicant needs to be the sole author of the writing sample.
- Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio.
The required statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Applications will be accepted after the deadline if there is room. All documents, except a visual portfolio, should be uploaded to the application. Visual portfolios should be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com.
Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards. Applications will be accepted after the deadline until the program is full. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here. Applicants must submit, in addition to the general application requirements:
- a résumé and
- an extended piece of writing to support their application for advanced study.
The writing sample may be a term paper or a report done for work, depending on the applicant’s background, and is not required to be related to placemaking. The required statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. All documents should be uploaded to the application. All documents, except the optional visual portfolio, should be uploaded to the application. Visual portfolios should be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com.
- Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants not currently enrolled in a graduate program at Pratt should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards, and have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
- Applicants must submit:
- (1) a resume
- (2) a brief writing sample such as a term paper or report done for work. (The writing sample is not required to be related to planning.)
- (3) Official transcripts from all previous post-secondary education.
- (4) A statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words, but should address why the Advanced Certificate will support the applicant’s academic and/or professional goals.
- (5) One letter of recommendation, ideally from a professor or employer who can acknowledge that the applicant is prepared to succeed in a graduate-level program.
All documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio, but additional material is not required. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Visual portfolios are not required, but optional portfolios can be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com. *Currently enrolled Pratt graduate students should contact the program directly to apply.
- Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants not currently enrolled in a graduate program at Pratt should have received their bachelor’s or masters degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards, and have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
- Applicants must submit:
- (1) a resume
- (2) a brief writing sample such as a term paper or report done for work. (The writing sample is not required to be related to sustainability disciplines.)
- (3) Official transcripts from all previous post-secondary education.
- (4) A statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words, but should address why the Advanced Certificate will support the applicant’s academic and/or professional goals.
- (5) One letter of recommendation, ideally from a professor or employer who can acknowledge that the applicant is prepared to succeed in a graduate-level program.
All documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio, but additional material is not required. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Visual portfolios are not required, but optional portfolios can be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com. *Currently enrolled Pratt graduate students should contact the program directly to apply.
- Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants not currently enrolled in a graduate program at Pratt should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards, and have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
- Applicants must submit:
- (1) a resume
- (2) a brief writing sample such as a term paper or report done for work that was authored solely by the applicant. (The writing sample is not required to be related to planning.)
- (3) Official transcripts from all previous post-secondary education.
- (4) A statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words, but should address why the Advanced Certificate will support the applicant’s academic and/or professional goals.
- (5) One letter of recommendation, ideally from a professor or employer who can attest that the applicant is prepared to succeed in a graduate-level program.
All documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio, but additional material is not required. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Visual portfolios are not required, but optional portfolios can be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com. *Currently enrolled Pratt graduate students should contact the program directly to apply.
- Applicants are welcome from all fields of study. Applicants not currently enrolled in a graduate program at Pratt should have received their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., or the equivalent from an international institution of acceptable standards, and have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
- Applicants must submit:
- (1) a resume
- (2) a brief writing sample such as a term paper or report done for work. (The writing sample is not required to be related to planning.)
- (3) Official transcripts from all previous post-secondary education.
- (4) A statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words, but should address why the Advanced Certificate will support the applicant’s academic and/or professional goals.
- (5) One letter of recommendation, ideally from a professor or employer who can acknowledge that the applicant is prepared to succeed in a graduate-level program.
All documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants may also submit additional material that they feel contributes to their application, such as a work sample or portfolio, but additional material is not required. The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Visual portfolios are not required, but optional portfolios can be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com. *Currently enrolled Pratt graduate students should contact the program directly to apply.
School of Art
Art and Design Education MA
(INITIAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION)
(FALL ENTRANCE ONLY), Brooklyn Campus
A 33-credit program open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, with a minimum of 25 credit hours in art, design, and/or the history of art from an accredited higher education institution, or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an international institution of acceptable standards.
Art and Design Education Advanced Certificate
(FALL ENTRANCE ONLY), BROOKLYN CAMPUS
A 24-credit program open to individuals with an MFA degree or those currently enrolled in the MFA program at Pratt.
All applicants to either art and design education program must submit a portfolio of 15 images of work, including one drawing from observation (submit online at pratt.slideroom.com). All work on slideroom should be labeled: Title/Untitled, size, materials, date, “an assignment” or “work produced independently”. The graduate admissions committee uses standard rubrics to assess the portfolio and written statement of purpose. The statement of purpose (500 words minimum in total) should be uploaded to the application, and should include the following:
- Artists Statement of 250 words
- Statement of Intent that responds to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in the field of art and design education K-12? (100 words minimum)
- If you have experience working with children or adults, please describe it. (100 words minimum)
- Describe what you imagine doing and where you imagine working in 5 year’s time. (50 words minimum)
If applicable, please address the following additional prompts:
- If your undergraduate credits are predominantly non-studio credits (i.e. art history/theory), please describe your relationship to studio-based making. (50 words minimum)
- If you consider yourself a career changer, please describe your professional experience. (50 words minimum)
Applicants are contacted for a Zoom interview when all credentials have been received and reviewed. A TOEFL of 100 (internet and home test), TOEFL ITP Plus for China of 600, IELTS of 7.5, Cambridge English score of 191, or PTE of 68 is required for international students. All applicants are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in person visit to the department by emailing Department Chair, Aileen Wilson at awilson2@pratt.edu.
Note: New York State has eliminated the GRE requirement for admission to graduate education programs entirely, which takes effect immediately. This information has been updated as of November 19, 2021 and applies to the Fall 2022 application season and beyond.
The Art and Design education programs are New York State Education Department (NYSED) “approved teacher preparation programs” and meet the new requirements for New York State Initial Teacher Certification in Visual Arts PreK-12. However, in order to be recommended for New York State Initial Certification in Visual Arts PreK-12, candidates must also have completed the following workshops: Child Abuse Identification Workshop; School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop; and DASA: Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. These workshops must be taken with a provider approved by NYSED. Passing scores on the following tests and assessments, Educating all Students (EAS); Content Specialty Test (CST) and Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA), are also required.
Expedited Application for the Art and Design Education MA and Advanced Certificate
Pratt students and recent Pratt graduates are offered an expedited application process to this program. Please see details about this option as well as requirements for admission on this page.
Culture and the creative sectors can drive regeneration and create sustainable and balanced growth. The Creative Enterprise Leadership Program in ACM can be the next step for developing a career in the business of culture. It is designed for those interested in using multidisciplinary approaches to lead and manage creative enterprises in the arts, entertainment, communication, and culture. Participants explore the changing role of cultural leaders and institutions, as well as the new media and methods that transform the way we design and manage cultural experience and engagement.
Participants will graduate with the strategic leadership skills necessary to align culture, community, commerce, creativity and caring. Our graduates are able to manage, market, innovate, resource, start and run creative enterprises. If you are interested in leading and managing cultural enterprises to develop creative economies, vital biosystems, and thriving communities.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an international institution of acceptable standards. The required statement of purpose should reflect the applicant’s personal vision of how the ACM program can help them achieve their personal and professional goals, and how they hope to use the skills they acquire in their professional careers. The statement should be no more than 500 words. A resume is also required. No portfolio required.
The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in studio art or psychology. Applicants must have 18 undergraduate credits in studio art, to include course work in drawing, painting, and 3-D media. Non-academic studio art may be accepted upon evaluation. A portfolio of twelve to fifteen digital images (submit online at pratt.slideroom.com) is required of all applicants. Additionally, 12 credits in psychology are required, to include course work in Abnormal and Developmental Psychology. Applicants are contacted for an interview when all credentials have been received. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words.A resume and two letters of recommendation are also required. The GRE is not required. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Priority Deadline October 1. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the program has filled. Please contact us at adt@pratt.edu for any deadline questions. Requirements: see Art Therapy and Creativity Development M.P.S. (Fall only), Brooklyn campus.
The low-residency program is not considered full-time. Therefore, international students will be ineligible for F–1 visas.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in dance or psychology. Prerequisites are 6 credits in psychology to include Abnormal and Developmental Psychology, plus 1 credit in Anatomy/Kinesiology. Students must also have extensive experience in at least two idioms of dance, one of which must be modern dance. Students must have experience in body/mind modalities, such as meditation, yoga, and body therapy. A personal interview will be required, part of which will include movement. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. A resume and two letters of recommendation are also required. The GRE is not required. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Priority Deadline: October 1. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the program has filled. Please contact us at adt@pratt.edu for any deadline questions. Requirements: see Dance/Movement Therapy M.S. (Fall only), Brooklyn campus.
The low-residency program is not considered full-time. Therefore, international students will be ineligible for F–1 visas.
Bridge the disciplines of design, strategy, innovation, and sustainable business management. Experience an executive education more focused than an M.B.A. on the special needs of leaders managing innovation and change in creative industries. The Creative Enterprise Leadership Program in Design Management attracts participants from across the US and our world and helps build a lifelong global network committed to advancing the Global Goals and using design to re-imagine what is possible. Participants come from across the design disciplines including: industrial design, interior design, graphic design, fashion design, communication and information design, interactive media design, architecture, material science and engineering. Participants also include those interested in leading creative enterprises who have backgrounds in business, communication, science, culinary arts, hospitality, events management, arts and humanities. What they have in common is the desire to start, lead and manage organizations that will take on critical challenges like climate disruption and inequity.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an international institution of acceptable standards. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in one of the design disciplines, or another discipline with an interest in working in creative enterprise. Applicants must demonstrate experience or an interest in applying design to shaping our shared world. The program provides the strategic leadership skills to enable participants to manage, market, innovate, resource and run creative enterprise and shape sustainable strategic advantage for their firms. The required statement of purpose should reflect the applicant’s personal vision of how this program fits in with his/her personal and professional goals including how the applicant hopes to use the skills he/she acquires in this program. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. A resume is also required. No portfolio required.
The GRE or GMAT is not required or considered. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States college, university, or art/design school or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution or considerable background in the digital arts. Successful applicants will submit a strong visual portfolio demonstrating a conceptual and aesthetic focus in art and animation. No reviews are done in person, but applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit to the department by calling 718.636.3411. Applicants must submit 12-15 pieces of work in traditional or digital media made in the last two to three years at pratt.slideroom.com. The Graduate Admissions Review Committee is interested in work that reflects creativity, technical facility, and the conceptual skills to develop a sophisticated body of work. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States college, university, or art/design school or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution or considerable background in the digital arts. Successful applicants will submit a strong visual portfolio demonstrating a conceptual and aesthetic focus in interactive, art & technology, and digital arts. No reviews are done in person, but applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit to the department by calling 718.636.3411. Applicants must submit 12-15 pieces of work in traditional or digital media made in the last two to three years at pratt.slideroom.com. The Graduate Admissions Review Committee is interested in work that reflects creativity, technical facility, and the conceptual skills to develop a sophisticated body of work. The statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college, university or art/design school or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution. It is not required that applicants have majored in studio art as undergraduates, only that they demonstrate their readiness for the challenges of MFA studies and have a portfolio of work completed over the past 2-3 years. The rigorous two-year 60-credit MFA program in Fine Arts comprises four consecutive 15-week fall/spring semesters and begins in the fall. Part time study is not possible. We welcome visits to Pratt throughout the application season. Interested applicants should contact fa@pratt.edu for more information or to schedule a tour.
In addition to Pratt’s general graduate admissions requirements, applicants to the Fine Arts MFA program must upload the following materials to pratt.slideroom.com:
1) a portfolio of up to 20 well-selected images/videos of works made in the last 2-3 years (a small number of detail shots are welcome); and
2) information for each image including the work’s title, dimensions, materials used, and date of completion.
The department WILL NOT REVIEW PDF presentations, submit only individual images of each artwork/detail. The Graduate Admissions Committee is looking for work that shows the artist’s conceptual and aesthetic direction as well as the potential for successful growth over the two years of the program. Candidates whose applications are completed and submitted by the January 5 deadline will be given priority consideration for merit scholarships. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants for admission to the MFA degree program in Photography must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college, university or art/design school or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution. It is not required that applicants have majored in studio art as undergraduates, only that they demonstrate their readiness for the challenges of MFA studies. The 60-credit MFA program in Photography comprises four consecutive 15-week fall/spring semesters and begins in the fall. Interested applicants should contact Stephanie Espinoza, Program Liaison, at ssepin53@pratt.edu to schedule an appointment and virtually tour the facilities and studios. In addition to Pratt’s general graduate admissions requirements, applicants to the Photography MFA program must upload the following materials to pratt.slideroom.com:
1) A portfolio of up to 20 well-selected images (including detail views) of works made in the last 2-3 years;
2) Information for each image including the work’s title, dimensions, materials used, and date of completion.
The Graduate Admissions Committee is looking for work that shows the artist’s conceptual and aesthetic direction as well as the potential for successful growth over the two years of the program. Candidates whose applications are completed and submitted by the January 5 deadline will be given priority consideration for merit scholarships. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
School of Design
We seek applicants who are highly motivated critical thinkers that can flourish in self-directed practice. We place great value on epistemic curiosity and the desire to experiment with a variety of technologies, forms, and techniques. Applicants must be able to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and energetically persist through challenges and difficulties in their research and design making. We do not require an undergraduate degree in design, in fact, we welcome applicants from diverse undergraduate studies who indicate a strong disposition toward advanced study in design. All applicants must submit a portfolio of work to be reviewed by an Admissions Committee composed of faculty. The portfolio must include
- A visual response to the prompt: “What is a line, and what can it do?” We do not expect a polished submission but one that can be generated in a few hours of work.
- Minimum of 7 no more than 10 examples of creative work including the visual response. This work may consist of visual explorations, design, research, and/or professional work and other relevant projects that demonstrate your interest and aptitude in communications design. Work included in the portfolio may be course assignments done in an undergraduate or graduate program, self-generated, or professional projects.
The applicant’s portfolio should demonstrate creative potential and provide enough information about you to determine whether or not this program is appropriate for you. Up to six credits of qualifying courses may be required for applicants who do not meet all entrance standards but whose applications indicate a strong aptitude for graduate study. Submit a portfolio online at pratt.slideroom.com
All applicants must submit a statement of purpose which should be no more than two pages. In the text, you must discuss which of the program’s Learning Outcomes (found on this page) resonates the most with you and how you imagine you might address it in your design praxis.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
The two-year, 60-credit MFA program in Fashion Collection + Communication invites you to study in collaboration with expert faculty in a trans-disciplinary studio environment, where we will challenge conventional notions of fashion, and position it as a powerful tool for communication, social critique, and restorative action.
Applicants for admission to the MFA degree program in Fashion Collection + Communication must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college, university or art/design school or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution. It is not required that applicants have majored in Fashion as undergraduates, only that they demonstrate a willingness to question conventional notions of fashion and be ready to actively participate in Graduate Studies.
Fashion MFA Admissions:
- We seek applicants from a diverse range of fashion and related practices, including, but not limited to, artists, designers, writers, makers, educators and theorists.
- We do not require an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design
- We do not require the GRE
- Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Departmental Requirements:
- Resume or CV
- Portfolio or visual-based assembly of work (up to 10 examples). The Graduate Admissions Committee is looking for work that best represents an applicant’s skills and knowledge related to their background, experience, and interests, as well as the potential for successful growth over the two years of the program. The portfolio should include samples of work that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to express themselves in any medium they feel represents their creative communication and abilities. If an applicant does not have a visual portfolio, we welcome other examples that capture or demonstrate the work – including evidence of fieldwork, research work, writing samples, and selected texts. The department prefers multi-page PDF files for the portfolio or supporting documentation. The portfolio should include work made in the last 2-3 years and must include information for each work/image, including the work’s title, dimensions, materials used, and date of completion, or other descriptive information.
All portfolio materials should be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com - Your statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) should describe how your background has prepared you for graduate study in the MFA Fashion Collection + Communication program and how it informs your creative perspective/s. Please include your goals for your time in the program and your aspirations beyond graduation. The admissions committee welcomes any additional information relevant to the application.
- For questions about departmental requirements, please contact the department at fashiondesign@pratt.edu.
We seek applicants who are highly motivated critical thinkers that can flourish in self-directed practice. We place value on epistemic curiosity and the desire to experiment with a variety of materials, technologies, forms, and techniques. Applicants must be able to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and energetically persist through challenges and difficulties in their research and design making. We do not require an undergraduate degree in design, in fact, we welcome applicants from diverse undergraduate studies who indicate a strong disposition toward advanced study in design. All applicants must submit a portfolio of work to be reviewed by an Admissions Committee composed of faculty. The portfolio must include:
1) A visual response to the prompt: “What ‘caring for an object’ means to you?” We do not expect a polished submission but one that can be generated in a few hours of work.
2) A Minimum of 7 and no more than 10 examples of creative work including the visual response. This work may consist of visual explorations, design, research, and/or professional work and other relevant projects that demonstrate your interest and aptitude in design. Work included in the portfolio may be course assignments done in an undergraduate or graduate program, self-generated, or professional projects.
The applicant’s portfolio should demonstrate creative potential and provide enough information about you to determine whether or not this program is appropriate for you. Up to six credits of qualifying courses may be required for applicants who do not meet all entrance standards, but whose applications indicate a strong aptitude for graduate study. Submit a portfolio online at pratt.slideroom.com
All applicants must submit a statement of purpose which should be no more than 500 words. In the text, you must discuss which of the program’s Learning Outcomes (found on this page) resonates the most with you and how you imagine you might address it in your design praxis.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants for the Masters of Industrial Design program should submit a portfolio online at pratt.slideroom.com including both text (descriptions, problem statement, etc.) and images (from development sketches to finished work). The portfolio must contain examples of drawings as a communication tool, three-dimensional objects, and a basic understanding of graphic design, executed through presentation and layout. It is recommended that the portfolio show both the process and execution of a project, along with problem solving and research is recommended. Please include any additional materials that tell the story of who you are as a creative person. The M.I.D. admissions committee recommends that portfolios are submitted in one of two methods: 1) as a multi-page PDF document or 2) as multiple, single-page PDFs or JPG (image) files. This will allow the admissions committee to review applications more efficiently while ensuring that no content is overlooked. The M.I.D. program is highly collaborative and includes students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Therefore, the statement of purpose is your opportunity to discuss aspects of your personal character and background that would contribute to and benefit from a collaborative learning environment and should be no more than 500 words. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
2 year, 60-Credit MFA:
Applicants with an undergraduate degree in interior design, architecture, or other closely related design fields may be eligible to complete the M.F.A. in two years, a total of 60 credits. A portfolio of academic and/or professional work is required, and the content should align with the applicant’s transcript. Portfolios should include process work in addition to final product and renderings. It is helpful to include additional information such as a project’s course name/number, software used, whether a project is academic or professional, and your specific contribution to group projects.The department recommends that portfolios include research and process, along with physical models and hand drawings.
3 year, 84-Credit MFA:
Applicants with undergraduate backgrounds that are unrelated to interior design or architecture, but whose applications indicate a strong aptitude for interior design graduate coursework are required to take a 24 credit Core Year of preparatory study, prior to continuing the M.F.A degree. These students complete 84 credits in three years. Although skills related to the major are not required, we require that all applicants submit a portfolio and/or materials that best represent their skills and knowledge related to their own background, experience and interests. This might seem more familiar to applicants with backgrounds in Design and Fine Arts. Applicants with backgrounds in other fields should consider submitting writing samples, research or analysis that illustrates the applicant’s process, rigor and methodologies. Applicants are also encouraged to include materials such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, etc., even if it is not related to their background.
Requirements for all applicants:
The required statement must include how the applicant’s background can inform, and has prepared them for the field of study in interior design, specifically at Pratt Institute (it should not exceed 500 words).
Portfolio and/or materials must be submitted through pratt.slideroom.com. Please note SlideRoom accepts the following file types: Images (up to 5MB each), Video (up to 250MB each), Audio (up to 30MB each), PDFs (up to 10MB each) and 3D Models.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
The department may contact applicants during the application review process for clarification purposes in regard to the applicant’s program placement. The department does not schedule interviews, but applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit by calling 718.636.3630.
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Undergraduate study in art and/or design history is encouraged, and at least an introduction to those fields should be included in the completed undergraduate curriculum. Application requirements include a personal statement of no more than 500 words, a research paper (5–10 pages), and two recommendation letters. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
An in-person or online interview is not required, but is recommended. The GRE is not required or considered.
Applicants must submit:
- a statement of purpose
- 10–20 pages of relevant writing sample(s), with emphasis on critical analysis.
Your personal statement (500-750 words) should address your purpose and interest in pursuing the M.A. in Media Studies Program focusing on how the program relates to your immediate and future plans, how you will commit to the program requirements, and how you expect to contribute to the program’s greater success and to the excellence of the campus community. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Application requirements for non-Pratt Graduate students:
1. Undergraduate transcripts indicating the completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
2. Statement of purpose in the program outlining reasons for wanting to pursue a graduate-level media studies degree.
3. Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional individuals.
4. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Current Pratt Graduate students:
The MSGC is automatically available to any student currently enrolled in a graduate program at Pratt Institute who writes to the program chair to express the intent to pursue it. Students will receive the Certificate upon completion of two required courses (Mediologies 1 & 2) and two electives for a total of 12 credits.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Candidates submit:
- a statement of purpose in which they describe how their writing interests align with the vision of the program;
- 10-20 pages of relevant writing samples of any genre but with an emphasis on creative work and/or writing that exists in relation to translation, theory, activism, performance, and visual art;
- transcripts from all postsecondary institutions; and
- two letters of recommendation.
The required statement of purpose should be no more than 500 words. Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
All applicants must follow the standard admissions process for graduate programs at Pratt.
Applicants must have completed master’s level study prior to application (or be currently enrolled in a master’s degree at Pratt) and show records of superior scholastic performance or otherwise provide evidence of ability to work effectively and professionally on the graduate level. All applicants must apply using the online application. Upload the following items and submit requests for online recommendations as well as the nonrefundable application fee.
- Official transcripts of all previous college/university education
- A statement of purpose describing the applicant’s scholarly interest in the program as well as professional goals (no more than 500 words)
- An academic writing sample (of 6-10 pages)
- Resumé
- Two online recommendations from academic and/or professional sources
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must have completed master’s level study prior to application (or be currently enrolled in a master’s degree at Pratt) and show records of superior scholastic performance or otherwise provide evidence of ability to work effectively and professionally on the graduate level. All applicants must apply using the online application. Upload the following items and submit requests for online recommendations as well as the nonrefundable application fee:
- Official transcripts of all previous college/university education
- A statement of purpose describing the applicant’s scholarly interest in the program as well as professional goals (no more than 500 words)
- An academic writing sample (of 6-10 pages)
- Resumé
- Two online recommendations from academic and/or professional sources
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
School of Information
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The applicant must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level. Applicants are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession. All applicants must apply using the online application and include:
- transcripts of all previous postsecondary education;
- a current résumé/CV;
- two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources; and
- a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) describing long-range goals and interest in the chosen discipline and reason for applying to the program. The Admissions Committee views the statement of purpose as a means of gauging an applicant’s fit in the program, how intellectually curious they are about the world around them, and how they’d contribute to the diversity of the student population at the School of Information. The statement is also a way for the Committee to learn more about an applicant beyond what is indicated on a resume or transcript. Please tell us why you believe the program is right for you and how/why it aligns with your long term goals and professional aspirations. Please do not include details that can be found in your resume.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The applicant must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level. Applicants are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession. All applicants must apply using the online application and include:
- transcripts of all previous postsecondary education;
- a current résumé/CV;
- two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources and;
- a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) describing long-range goals and interest in the chosen discipline and reason for applying to the program. The Admissions Committee views the statement of purpose as a means of gauging an applicant’s fit in the program, how intellectually curious they are about the world around them, and how they’d contribute to the diversity of the student population at the School of Information. The statement is also a way for the Committee to learn more about an applicant beyond what is indicated on a resume or transcript. Please tell us why you believe the program is right for you and how/why it aligns with your long term goals and professional aspirations. Please do not include details that can be found in your resume.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The applicant must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level. Applicants are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession. All applicants must apply using the online application and include:
- transcripts of all previous postsecondary education;
- a current résumé/CV;
- two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources; and
- a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) describing long-range goals and interest in the chosen discipline and reason for applying to the program. The Admissions Committee views the statement of purpose as a means of gauging an applicant’s fit in the program, how intellectually curious they are about the world around them, and how they’d contribute to the diversity of the student population at the School of Information. The statement is also a way for the Committee to learn more about an applicant beyond what is indicated on a resume or transcript. Please tell us why you believe the program is right for you and how/why it aligns with your long term goals and professional aspirations. Please do not include details that can be found in your resume.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
(Please note: For this particular program, spring applicants can only defer to future spring terms, and fall applicants only to future fall terms.)
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The applicant must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level. Applicants are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession. All applicants must apply using the online application and include:
- transcripts of all previous postsecondary education;
- a current résumé/CV;
- two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources; and
- a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) describing long-range goals and interest in the chosen discipline and reason for applying to the program. The Admissions Committee views the statement of purpose as a means of gauging an applicant’s fit in the program, how intellectually curious they are about the world around them, and how they’d contribute to the diversity of the student population at the School of Information. The statement is also a way for the Committee to learn more about an applicant beyond what is indicated on a resume or transcript. Please tell us why you believe the program is right for you and how/why it aligns with your long term goals and professional aspirations. Please do not include details that can be found in your resume.
Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Advanced Certificate programs are open to individuals who already hold a master’s degree in an area of study related to the certificate program to which they are applying, or to students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the School of Information as specified by each certificate program (except for Spatial Analysis and Design, which requires a baccalaureate degree only). Please find our language proficiency score requirements here.
Archives
Use archival principles and practices to make available documentary materials and historical evidence with long-term value to researchers and the public. This advanced certificate can be taken within the School of Information’s MS in Library and Information Science. It can also be taken as a post-master’s program.
Applicants to the post-master’s advanced certificate program must:
- hold a master’s degree in library science, information science, or similar, from an ALA-accredited Masters program
- submit the online application form, non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts (uploaded online at application)
- submit a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) online
- submit a current resume online
- request two letters of recommendation online from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate study
Children’s and Young Adult Librarianship
The Advanced Certificate in Children’s and Young Adult Library Services prepares MSLIS students to work with young people in the contemporary public library. With an extensive history in Children’s librarianship–Pratt offered its first course in this area in 1899–students who complete this advanced certificate will have the skills, knowledge, and cultural competencies needed to develop and implement inclusive and creative library services for children and youth.
Applicants to the post-master’s advanced certificate program must:
- hold a master’s degree in library science, information science, or similar, from an ALA-accredited Masters program (
- submit the online application form, non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts (uploaded online at application)
- submit a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) online
- submit a current resume online
- request two letters of recommendation online from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate study
Conservation and Digital Curation
Use conservation and digital curation practices in both physical and digital contexts, including born-digital collections, across GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums). This advanced certificate can be taken within the School of Information’s MS in Library and Information Science or MS in Museums and Digital Culture. It can also be taken as a post-master’s program.
Applicants to the post-master’s advanced certificate program must:
- hold a master’s degree in library science, information science, or similar, from an accredited university
- submit the online application form, non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts (uploaded online at application)
- submit a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) online
- submit a current resume online
- request two letters of recommendation online from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate study
Digital Humanities
Support research, teaching, and professional development in the area of digital humanities, which applies cutting-edge technology and methods to age-old inquiries into culture, meaning, and value. This advanced certificate can be taken within the School of Information’s MS in Library and Information Science or MS in Data Analytics and Visualization. It can also be taken as a post-master’s program.
Applicants to the post-master’s advanced certificate program must:
- hold a master’s degree in humanities, library science or information science from an accredited university
- submit the online application form, non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts (uploaded online at application)
- submit a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words) online
- submit a current resume online
- request two letters of recommendation online from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate study
Spatial Analysis and Design
Apply spatial analysis to societal challenges and create impactful visual stories. This advanced certificate can be taken within the MS in Library and Information Science or MS in Data Analytics and Visualization programs. It can also be taken as post-bachelor’s program. Applicants to the post-bachelor’s advanced certificate program must:
- hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- have superior scholastic records or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level
- submit the online application form, non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts (uploaded online at application)
- submit a statement of purpose describing interest in the program as well as personal goals, and also highlighting evidence of maturity and leadership for the profession (no more than 500 words)
- submit a current resume/CV
- request two letters of recommendation on the application from academic or professional sources
- Note: Portfolios are not required
User Experience
Apply a user-centered perspective to the design and evaluation of interactive technologies. This advanced certificate can be taken within MS in Library and Information Science or MS in Data Analytics and Visualization. It can also be taken as a post-master’s program. Applicants to the post-master’s advanced certificate program must:
- hold a master’s degree in arts, humanities, social sciences or science from an accredited university
- submit the online application form, non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts (uploaded online at application)
- submit a statement of purpose (no more than 500 words)
- submit a current resume
- request two letters of recommendation on the application from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate study
Dual Degrees
Please see the individual program’s requirements. Applicants must submit one application to a designated dual degree, but meet the requirements for both programs.