For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers limitless opportunities and support, where you'll grow as an artist, designer, and scholar. Apply today!

SAIC, a top fine arts college in Chicago, IL, provides an interdisciplinary curriculum to graduate, post-baccalaureate, and undergraduate students.

The Art Education programs are uniquely situated within the vital and diverse cultural and artistic communities of Chicago, providing a wealth of experiences and opportunities for mentorship in museums, schools, and community settings.

Prepare for a creative future at SAIC, one of the best art schools in the country. Learn more about our dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum and apply today.

SAIC is the only art and design school anywhere whose daily teaching resource is the US’s third largest art museum. Classrooms and studios share a building with the museum, giving you free, backdoor access to the galleries and special collections—a source of …

SAIC’s most popular undergraduate degree is the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio, which gives you the freedom to study across 13 art and design disciplines, or to emphasize art education or writing. We also offer academic degrees.

Chicago, IL 60603 [email protected] . For school directory, visit saic.edu/contact. For admission inquiries: 800.232.7242 312.629.6100. For Student Financial Services: 312.629.6600

Visit SAIC in Chicago or online to see all that our art school has to offer. Schedule either an on-campus or virtual tour to explore our campus.

The School was among the first to embrace self-directed study across disciplines. Our alumni have gone on to shape the world as artists, designers, and scholars. And our encyclopedic art museum and civic partnerships inspire millions both at home in Chicago and around the globe.