Graduate Study
Graduate study at RISD brings together artists, designers and thinkers from around the world to research, experiment, create and push the possibilities of practice.
Graduate degrees offered
MArch
MFA
MA (RISD + Brown)
MFA
MFA
MFA/Post-B
MA
MFA
MFA
MID
MA / MDes
MFA / Post-B
MLA / MLA + MMA (University of Rhode Island)
MFA
MFA
MFA
MFA
MA / MAT
MFA
More about RISD graduate study
Join us for any of our events or watch a recording of past info sessions to learn how our outstanding programs and academic resources can build your practice.
Find answers to common questions about graduate admissions and degree programs—including eligibility, tuition and fees, the application process and more.
Discover resources for advancing studio projects, scholarship and independent research, along with teaching and other professional development opportunities.
Certificates and concentrations
Certificate
graduate concentration
Stories about the graduate experience
Off-campus exhibitions showcase the exceptional work graduate students make in RISD’s Ceramics, Painting, Photography and Sculpture departments.
The sprawling exhibition invites viewers to experience a wide range of exploratory projects representing 19 advanced degree programs.
Recent grant recipients take on projects that call on art and design skills to explore complex topics.
Get to know RISD
Find important information for applying to our graduate programs—including application requirements, deadlines, admissions events and more.
Get a closer look at our annual show of final graduate student work—one of the signature events on the RISD calendar.
Gain teaching experience in your field through our certificate program for enrolled grad students.