RISD is a nonprofit college and museum founded in 1877 in the city of Providence, RI. Today 2,518 students from 57 countries engage in 44 full-time bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, supported by a committed faculty and worldwide network of more than 33,000 alumni.

Thank you to all of the artists and designers whose work is featured here. From top to bottom: Bhen Allen MFA 22 PT (photo by Jo Sittenfeld MFA 08 PH), Alexander Kern BArch 21, photo of 20 Washington Place by Bruce Damonte, Kaori Yasunaga 21 FAV, Kunyue Qi BArch 21 & Jen Chenyu Zhang BArch 21, Qihang Li 20 PR, Meredith Binnette 20 FAV, Miguel Enrique Lastra MFA 22 CR, Jon Key 13 GD, Nickole ...

Students in RISD’s graduate degree programs are critical thinkers and makers who delve deep into creative practice, investigate intriguing concepts and innovate in the studio. Learn more at risd.edu.

You’ll begin and manage your RISD application process by completing the Common Application.There is a nonrefundable application fee of $60 to use this service, plus a nonrefundable $10 fee to submit a required online portfolio via SlideRoom.. Fee waiver. We want to make sure that application fees do not pose a barrier for any student.

Imagine your future at RISD as undergraduate or graduate student. Learn more about RISD's admissions process and information programs for applicants.

Founded in 1877, RISD stands out among the world’s preeminent colleges of art and design. We are a community of critical thinkers and makers who share a belief in the value of hands-on learning, experimentation and an ever-evolving approach to …

RISD is dedicated to social equity, diversity and inclusion, integrating these values into our mission, policies and strategic planning. By addressing strengths and challenges, we foster a strong sense of belonging for all community members. Explore our …

In this intensive, 11-month program, MADE students use creativity, analytical reasoning and research skills to produce work that responds to small- and large-scale challenges.You work primarily in studios and shops, including a well-equipped maker space for prototyping, and form strong connections within a close-knit cohort of designers and engineers.

At RISD our goal is to ensure that careful planning, with an emphasis on safety, helps members of our community handle crises and emergencies with appropriate responses. All community members share responsibility for emergency preparedness. It is the responsibility of RISD’s leaders to ensure that ...

Find links to access points for logging into critical platforms and systems with your RISD account.