Academics
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 studio education reinforced by liberal arts studies.
Degree programs by department
BFA
BArch / MArch
AB/ScB + BFA
BFA / MFA
MFA
First-year studio program
BFA / MFA
BFA / MFA / Post-B
BFA / MFA
BFA / MFA
BFA / MID
BFA / MA / MDes
BFA / MFA / Post-B
MLA / MLA + MMA (University of Rhode Island)
BFA / MFA
BFA / MFA
BFA / MFA
BFA / MFA
MA / MAT / certificate
BFA / MFA
Concentrations
undergraduate concentration
undergraduate concentration
undergraduate concentration
undergraduate concentration
undergraduate concentration
undergraduate and graduate concentration
Exceptional resources for creative practice
From the expansive collections of the RISD Museum and Fleet Library to interdisciplinary labs and student galleries, here you’ll find many ways to inspire, refine and share your best work.
Get to know RISD
Gain creative expertise toward your bachelor’s degree in one of our globally recognized art and design programs.
Research, experiment and push the possibilities of practice with RISD’s community of advanced degree students.
Explore the humanities, social sciences and more liberal arts fields as you earn a world-class art and design education.