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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pratt Institute is one of the most sought destination for International students, for the reasons mentioned below:
- With an acceptance rate of 45% the Pratt Institute has one of the highest International student’s community. The Pratt Institute accepts students from 74 countries across the globe.
- Significant international students: According to the enrollment data of university for academic year 2021-2022, the Pratt Institute enrolls more than 23% of international students out of its total students.
- Career Boost to the students: The students of Pratt Institute have a good career after studying from the university as i
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Pratt institute is located in the heart of New York city and has much to offer to its students, according to some unofficial sources and various student’s opinions available online, following are the things to do near Pratt Institute:
- Taking subway, in Manhattan visit the Museum of Modern Art or the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Visit the Statue of Liberty and learn about the history and role of USA in Anglo-French war.
- Explore Times Square, Empire State Buildings, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial, Washington square park.
Here is all you need to know about life in New York as an international student.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the reasons why Pratt Institute is worth attending are given below:
- Quality of Education: The Pratt Institute is known for its high quality of education.
- Highly distinguished Alumni: the alumni of Pratt Institute are highly distinguished and highly accomplished.
- High Placements: According to the internal survey done by the Pratt Institute in 2022, 90% of the graduates of 2021 batch are either employed or opted for higher education within 12 months of graduation.
- Low Student to Faculty Ratio: According to the Times Higher Education, the student to faculty ratio at Pratt Institute is very low at 21:1, with more than 75% of the classe
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Both Pratt Institute and City College of New York are Prestigious universities which offers state of the art education to its students. A broad comparison between the two universities is given in below table:
Parameters | Pratt Institute | City College of New York |
|---|---|---|
City Located | New York | New York |
Type of University | Private | Public |
Total Enrollment | 5137 | 14,119 |
No. of or percentage of international students | 23% (as per university enrolment data for 2021-2022) | 8.25% |
Average Tuition fees* | INR 39.66 L | INR 14.11 L |
Acceptance rate | 45% | 63% |
Student to faculty ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 |
Average Cost of living | INR 14-15L per semester | INR 17L per semester |
*for tuition fees M Arch. Program is considered for both universities.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
As an International student at Pratt Institute, you need to bear other expenses which includes accommodation, meals, books and supplies, transportation and commutation, and miscellaneous. According to Pratt Institute admissions department, an undergraduate student needs to bear following expenses other than Tuition fees:
Type of Expense | For On-Campus Student | For Off-Campus Student |
|---|---|---|
Accommodation | INR 9L | INR 14L |
Meals | INR 5L | INR 5L |
Transportation | NA | INR 1.5L |
Books and supplies | INR 2L | INR 2L |
Miscellaneous* | INR 10L | INR 10L |
*Subjective and can vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, as an international student you can live outside the campus of Pratt Institute. The New York city has some good options to live in and you can use city public transportation to commute. Average cost of living outside Pratt campus is given in the following table:
Expense | For Off-Campus Student |
|---|---|
Accommodation | INR 14L |
Meals | INR 5L |
Transportation | INR 1.5L |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Pratt Institute provides accommodation to international students. It maintains six residence halls and 26 Town houses accommodating over 1,900 students. The average cost of on-campus living is given in below table:
Type of Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
Accommodation | INR 9L |
Meals | INR 5L |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can get job before graduating at Pratt Institute. The university frequently organizes career/ job fairs which enables students to grab the job opportunities even before graduating.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the popular employers at the Pratt Institute include:
- Apple
- Gensler
- Droza
- LVMH
- David Zwirner
- Warner Media
- Pepsico
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Pratt Institute follows 2 deadlines for every semester. These deadlines are:
- Priority Action Deadline: Students applying before this deadline are given priority in admission, have better chances of receiving financial aids in forms of scholarships, and have better chances of getting selected as the acceptance rate for priority action is 58.3% which means that out of every 100 applicants approximately 60 get selected.
- Regular Action Deadline: Students applying before this deadline are not given priority in terms of selection, and scholarships. The acceptance rate for regular action deadline is also very less at 45% which means out of
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