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About RISD

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) — private non-profit institution. It is located in Providence, United States. RISD is a member of Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD).

RISD offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.

Location
Providence, United States
Establishment year
1877
Students
2,620
Acceptance rate
17%

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RISD tuition fees

At RISD, the academic year is arranged according to the 4-1-4 model. It includes two long semesters of approximately 4 months and a short one in between. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At RISD, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 53,806 USD per year. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.

Academic calendar
4-1-4
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
53,806USD/year
Master
53,806USD/year

Additional costs

Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.

Room and board
on campus15,234USD/year
off campus15,234USD/year
Other expenses
on campus3,500USD/year
off campus3,500USD/year

Study programs at RISD

Journalism & Media
Printmaking
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Computer Science & IT
Film, Animation and Video
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Applied Sciences & Professions
Apparel Design
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
Study degree
BArch
Study form
Full-time
Duration
60 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Furniture Design
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Glass
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Arts & Humanities
Apparel Design
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Architecture
Study degree
BArch
Study form
Full-time
Duration
60 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Ceramics
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Film, Animation and Video
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Furniture Design
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
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Other programs
Applied Sciences & Professions
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Textiles
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Education & Training
Learning in Art and Design
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Teaching
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Social Sciences & Management
Global Arts and Cultures
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 93
Computer Science & IT
Digital and Media
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Journalism & Media
Ceramics
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Digital and Media
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Painting
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Printmaking
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Sculpture
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
Study degree
MArch
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Furniture Design
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Study degree
MArch
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Ceramics
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Design Engineering
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
11 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 93
Digital and Media
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
Furniture Design
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 93
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Bachelor degree at RISD

Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 93.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
93

Master's degree at RISD

The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at RISD for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 93. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
93

RISD campus

The city campus of RISD provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Providence has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Student life at RISD is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
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