Graduate Admissions
Explore Our Programs
SAIC offers graduate pathways in studio, design, and academic fields, along with post-baccalaureate certificates and a Low-Residency MFA.
Meet SAIC
Take a tour of our campus, have a one-on-one portfolio review, meet with an admissions counselor, or watch information sessions from the comfort of home.
Four Things You Should Know
Making Begins & Ends with Meaning
What do you want to say? How will you say it? From the art you produce to the scholarship you create, we help you ask the right questions to advance your practice.
We Cross Disciplines
You can focus on one medium, but at SAIC you have the freedom to explore across departments as you identify how you want to make meaningful work, and to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with peers and faculty to advance your research.
SAIC community members take in Beesworks, an exhibition of student Olya Salimova's work. Photo: Verónica Rosas. Image courtesy of SITE Galleries
Rigorous Critique Is Key
SAIC emphasizes critique as a way to develop a critical eye, gain confidence, and better understand your practice. You'll have opportunities to participate in several crit sessions, culminating in Critique Week, where interdisciplinary panels assess student work.
Photo by Grace DuVal
Paying for Your Education
Explore the range of financial aid options available at SAIC, including merit scholarships, grants, and employment opportunities.
Amanda Eve Heidt, 2025 Low-Residency MFA Thesis Exhibition
A Top Fine Arts School
SAIC is recognized as one of the top art schools in the US and ranks among the best art and design schools in the world.
