Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute is a private university located in Brooklyn, New York, widely recognized as one of the leading art and design schools in the United States. Founded in 1887 by industrialist Charles Pratt, the institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as architecture, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, fashion, industrial design, interior design, film, photography, and digital arts. Pratt emphasizes a practice-based education that combines creative exploration with professional preparation, supported by its strong connections to New York City's cultural and creative industries. The university operates a main campus in the historic Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn and a Manhattan campus in the Chelsea/Union Square area, providing students with access to galleries, studios, design firms, and museums.