Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences. Its mission is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instil in all graduate's aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. It enrols a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.

The Institute's academic programs and faculty are consistently ranked among the best in the nation and the achievements of the alumni attest to the unique learning and creative environment. Pratt's distinguished legacy sets the stage for an even greater future, for students, and community. As a leading college of art and design devoted to a creative learning community, the institute recognizes the strength that stems from a diversity of perspectives, values, ideas, backgrounds, styles, approaches, experiences, and beliefs. It aspires to continue to grow as a place that always welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to and be part of the Pratt culture.

Pratt has a 25-acre campus in Brooklyn, a creative hub in the midst of a renaissance, and another in Manhattan. The Institute's campus in the historic Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn is adjacent to the emerging Brooklyn Tech Triangle, a nexus for innovation and entrepreneurship.