The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) graduate programs, ranked among the top two in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, applaud experimentation and encourage students to cross disciplines and explore concepts unbound to any one medium or academic department in the realization of impactful work.Program offerings include MFA, MA, MArch, MDes, MS, and Low-Residency MFA degrees, including a new MFA in Comics! For those interested in joining the SAIC community, the reduced application fee deadline for graduate programs is December 1. The final application deadline is January 10, 2026. For a list of programs, application requirements, and to apply online, visit saic.edu/gradapp.To join virtual or in-person admissions events, schedule a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor, or take a campus tour, visit saic.edu/grevents.