Study Abroad

Applicants must provide official transcripts of all secondary or university academic work through the most recent grading period. If the academic credentials are not written in English, they must be translated into English by an approved translator prior to submission. Apart from this, the following documents are required during application:

UG Requirements:

• A high school Diploma or equivalent
• Academic transcripts/ credentials (in English)
• ACT/SAT score (optional)
• English language requirements
• Portfolio
• College essay
• Letter of recommendations

PG Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Academic transcripts
• Portfolio
• Statement of purpose
• Writing samples
• Letter of recommendations
• Additional supplement (optional)
• English language requirements
• CV/Resume (optional)
• Program-specific material

The eligibility criteria to take admission to undergraduate and graduate programs at Rhode Island School of Design is given below:

UG: Candidates must have completed secondary school or have a high school Diploma (US equivalent) to be eligible. SAT or ACT scores are optional, but recommended. Apart from this, non-native English speakers are required to submit proof of their proficiency in English. However, one might be exempted from taking the test if he/she has previously attended a school where the medium of instruction was English. Candidates will be asked to provide the corresponding school history before the final declaration.

PG: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. If a student holds a diploma, they must submit a letter from the attended university verifying the status of the Diploma programme against the US baccalaureate degree. Certain master's programs require additional qualifications. GRE scores are not required for the admission process. For subject-specific requirements, students are advised to refer to the official website of RISD. English proficiency is required for applicants whose first language is not English.

The Rhode Island School of Design, which is affiliated with Brown University, is well-known for preparing researchers, artists, and designers to challenge conventional wisdom and innovate in ways that make the world a better place. According to the official website, there are presently 2,518 students enrolled in 44 bachelor's and master's programs from more than 57 different countries. They applied to the Rhode Island School of Design for its diverse academic opportunities, small class size, and top-notch academic programs.
Over 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 500 graduates are enrolled in the program, which offers RISD courses in 19 majors. Some most popular courses include Architecture, Graphic Design, Photography, Film, Animation, and Video, among others.