Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a distinguished private art and design institution founded in 1877. It is among the oldest and most respected in the United States, known for rigorous studio-based and cross-disciplinary education across fine arts, architecture, design, and liberal arts. With a compact urban campus adjacent to Brown University, RISD enrolls roughly 2,500 students in its bachelor’s and master’s programs. Its students benefit from an immersive creative environment, combining hands-on making with conceptual inquiry and academic breadth.