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The average tuition fees at Pratt Institute range from 20,000 to 65,000 USD for undergraduate students, which is approximately 14,99,421 to 48,74,100 INR. For postgraduate international students, the fees range from 10,000 to 80,000 USD, approximately 8,00,000 to 64,00,000 INR. Students at Pratt Institute spend an average of $17,800 to stay on campus, which is higher than the national average of $15,282. The average cost of meals at Pratt Institute is around $14,668 for on-campus students and $17,390 for off-campus students. 

The deadline to submit applications for Indian students at Pratt Institute vary depending on the program. For undergraduate programs, the priority deadline is January 15, 2024 whereas for graduate programs, the priority deadline is January 5, 2024. Apart from this, the English proficiency test scores must be within one year of the priority deadline of January 5th, and only scores dated January 5th, 2022 or later will be accepted at Pratt Institute.

Pratt Institute is known for its unwavering quality of education. It boasts a vast curriculum with programs offered in fine arts, architecture, interior design, industrial design, and graphic design. ROI is another factor for its credibility. Besides, it has a long list of notable alumni. Pratt Institute was also ranked #7 out of 230 US and international art and design colleges in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Its international recognition also makes it an ideal choice for studying abroad.

Some of the factors that attract Indian students to Pratt Institute are include its global recognition. Pratt Institute is a highly regarded institute for Indian students aspiring to study abroad. It has a great placement record and offeres a just ROI to Indian students. Along with this, it being so welcoming to international collaborations and students is a cherry on the top! Moreover, having a strong alumni network also strenthens the fundamentals for Pratt Institute being an ideal choice for Indian students.

Pratt's minimum required TOEFL score is 79 (internet and home test), TOEFL ITP Plus for China of 550, IELTS score of 6.5, Cambridge English score of 176, or PTE score of 53. However, it is important to check the specific departmental requirements for the programme you are interested in, as some programs may have higher required scores. For example, the School of Design requires a TOEFL score of 88, while the Dance/Movement Therapy M.S. programme requires a TOEFL score of 100. 

The institute has not disclosed the placement percentage. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the placement rate recorded in recent drives was around 95%. Take a look at the below table depicting the NITHM placement rate:

Yes, definitely! An average indian can join Pratt Institute. Considering aspects like financial and academic requirements, it is feasible. It requires the applicant to have a good academic score along with an impressive portfolio. The living cost also stands around 17-25000 USD. Pratt Institute, has an acceptance rate of around 60% for international students. Indian students can apply online and must meet all the admission requirements. The average ACT score for admitted students is 28. 

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Yes, Pratt Institute has a total of 1,583 international students on campus, 1,004 of whom are undergraduates. The website also reports that 24% of the total undergraduate student body is made up of international students. The international student population at Pratt Institute is diverse, with students from various countries, including China, India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. The institute's commitment to fostering a multicultural environment is evident from its description as "one of the world’s multicultural epicenters for arts, culture, design, and business" on its official website. 

The most popular sector that Indian students prefer for doing part-time jobs is th service sector. The jobs include working as a Fast Food Attendant, Server, Barista, Grocery Store Bagger, Retail Sales Associate, Valet Parking Attendant, Library Assistant, Social Media Assistant or Specialist, and Babysitter. Pratt Institute offers on-campus employment opportunities for degree-seeking international students, including regular hourly paid work as a student employee and/or stipend work through a programme called Student Help (SH).

The most preferred courses by Indian students at Pratt Institute include Master of Science in Information Experience Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture (M.S. Arch), and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Pratt Institute is one of the best universities in the world for art and design, with a high ranking for these programs. Pratt Institute's programs may especially appeal to Indian students pursuing careers in art, design, or architecture. 

The Pratt Institute ranks highly as part of the university rankings, given out by numerous prominent publications. A major source ranks it #7 as part of its World University Rankings 2025, placing it among one of the top private universities in New York City. 

The institute also ranks highly as part of the Arts & Design category given out by the same source, ranking #10 for History of Art & Design.

As per the external sources, the highest package and average package offered in the recent NITHM placements were INR 16 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. The following table mentions the salary details for reference:

NOTE: The above salary statistics are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Living at Pratt Institute can be considered moderately expensive. Here's a breakdown of the estimated cost of living at Pratt Institute for both on-campus and off-campus situations:
Rooms or dorms cost around $14,668, where as housing cost can go upto $10,000. Meals will make roughly around $4,668.
Thus, a total of $19,336 will be the cost of living on-campus at Pratt Institute.
On the other hand, for on campus scenario, the room and boarding will cost around $17,390 along with other expenses being slightly higher, making it around $25,390.
These figures are approximate and may change from year to year. 

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IIHM Hyderabad offers various programmes at different levels in collaboration with many universities. Candidates who wants to pursue any programme at the institute have to apply through the online or offline mode as per their convenience. Candidates applying must have to pay a fees of INR 600, i.e. non-refundable.

Yes, getting part-time job is feasible while studying at Pratt Institute. The institute employs over 1,000 individuals as faculty and staff, and students can find full-time and part-time jobs at Pratt on the Work at Pratt website. However, students cannot work at Pratt beyond 20 hours a week so that it does not conflict with their studies. Some available on-campus positions are posted on the Student Employment website, but not all. Students are recommended to enquire directly with Pratt offices and departments. Pratt also offers a student employment programme that allows students on-campus employment opportunities. 

For admission at IIHM Bangalore, a candidate need to fill out the IIHM eCHAT application form. After the exam, students may have to visi the institute's official website to fill out the admission form as well. The steps to be followed for online application form filling are:

1. Visit the official website of eCHAT and click on the "Register Now" tab.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. Payment of the application fee.
4. Application submission along with the required documents at the institute or either through post by in person within the given timeline.

Moreover, the application form can also be obtained in offline mode from the institute.