BFA in Architecture

Pratt Institute (United States) · 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States

About University:

Pratt Institute is a private university with its main campus in Brooklyn, New York. It has a satellite campus in Manhattan and an extension campus in Utica, New York at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. The school was founded in 1887 with programs primarily in engineering, architecture, and fine arts.Comprising six schools, the institute is primarily known for its programs in architecture, graphic design, interior design, and industrial design. 

Pratt Institute was founded in 1887 by American industrialist Charles Pratt, who was a successful businessman and oil tycoon and was one of the wealthiest men in the history of Brooklyn. Pratt was an early pioneer of the oil industry in the United States and was the founder of Astral Oil Works based in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn which was a leader in replacing whale oil with petroleum or natural oil. In 1867, Pratt established Charles Pratt and Company. In 1874, Pratt's companies amalgamated with John D. Rockefeller's companies and became part of the Standard Oil trust where Pratt continued his active involvement on the board and the running of it.

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About University:

Pratt Institute is a private university with its main campus in Brooklyn, New York. It has a satellite campus in Manhattan and an extension campus in Utica, New York at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. The school was founded in 1887 with programs primarily in engineering, architecture, and fine arts.Comprising six schools, the institute is primarily known for its programs in architecture, graphic design, interior design, and industrial design. 

Pratt Institute was founded in 1887 by American industrialist Charles Pratt, who was a successful businessman and oil tycoon and was one of the wealthiest men in the history of Brooklyn. Pratt was an early pioneer of the oil industry in the United States and was the founder of Astral Oil Works based in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn which was a leader in replacing whale oil with petroleum or natural oil. In 1867, Pratt established Charles Pratt and Company. In 1874, Pratt's companies amalgamated with John D. Rockefeller's companies and became part of the Standard Oil trust where Pratt continued his active involvement on the board and the running of it.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

School of Architecture

Degree

BFA

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Architecture

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 34600

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 57700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 57700

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

92

IELTS

6.5

PTE

62

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Oct, 2025

(January-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

15 Nov, 2025

(August-2026)

15 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    While we do not require credential evaluations for first-time high school applicants, Pratt strongly recommends it. College transfer students who have studied outside the US are required to submit a credential evaluation of their transcripts. These credential evaluations must be completed by a NACES member. Options for evaluation services include Span Tran for Pratt, WES, ECE, IEE, Global Credential Evaluators, or another acceptable service, e.g.: your embassy. Credential evaluations do not typically include translations, so documents must first be officially translated into English by a certified translation service. Pratt asks for a course-by-course evaluation.

  • Essay

    University Specific

    Write about a piece of work (visual art, musical performance, piece of writing, architecture, or design) that has influenced you and describe the impact it has had on your perspective OR write about a piece of your own work and the impact that creating it has had on you. The essay should be 250-500 words or two pages maximum. Make sure your essay is complete before uploading because you will not be able to make changes after you submit your application.

  • High School Transcript

    Common Document

    Official transcripts from each high school attended. must submit official transcripts (academic records) of all secondary school studies as well as any postsecondary studies.

  • Portfolio

    University Specific

    The visual portfolio at Pratt should be 10 to 15 pieces of your most recent artwork. Please organize these pieces in a way that makes it easy for you to share your visual story with us in a clear and meaningful way. Though not required, we recommend that you include examples of work made from the direct observation of objects or people. While working from photographic reference or from your imagination can offer valuable insights as to your technical and creative skills, the ways in which you used line, value, texture and/or composition to capture real life forms and spaces onto the 2-dimensional picture plane can offer a deeper understanding of your creative problem-solving process. We welcome examples of work done in a range of media, which can include pencil, charcoal, paint, collage, clay, wood, stone, photography and film. Design and computer-generated pieces are also acceptable but please make sure this type of work offers insights as to your own creative process and not just the capabilities of software and programs. Be careful not to submit a wide range of work or media unless you have found success or satisfaction working in those subjects and mediums. The most important thing to include in a portfolio is you. Make sure that what you share is work that you like, that is meaningful to you, that shares your voice, your perspective, your interests, your sensibilities, and your story.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Letters of recommendation are optional, and opting not to include them will not put you at a disadvantage. For those who still wish to include letters, you should request them from someone with firsthand knowledge of your creative or academic preparedness. A maximum of three letters can be uploaded and should be submitted through the Common App for high school applicants

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    1) TOEFL/IELTS 2) SAT/ACT

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