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About Savannah College of Art and Design
Welcome to SCAD!
SCAD offers more than 100 degree programs in growing fields like UX design, Visual Effects, Animation, Interactive Design and Game Development, Industrial Design, and more. Join students from more than 100 countries at campus locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, Lacoste, France, and online through virtual learning. Our programs earn top rankings from more than 20 leading industry and media organizations, like the Business of Fashion, Variety, DesignIntelligence, Red Dot, and The Rookies. In fact, SCAD was named Red Dot Design Ranking's No. 1 university in the U.S. and the No. 2 University in the Americas and Europe for the fourth consecutive year.
Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university, Savannah College of Art and Design is uniquely qualified to prepare talented students for professional, creative careers.
SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( to award baccalaureate and masters degrees.
The university confers:
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Bachelor of Fine Arts,
- Master of Architecture,
- Master of Arts,
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Urban Design degrees,
- as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Class sizes at SCAD are small, allowing each student the opportunity to receive individual attention. Faculty members have distinguished backgrounds in their fields. The international faculty and student body come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. An English as a Second Language program and dedicated international student services staff are available to assist international students with the adjustment to university life in the United States.
SCAD mission SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.
SCAD vision SCAD will be globally recognized as the preeminent source of knowledge in the disciplines we teach.
SCAD values
- Be Strategic. Research and measure to guide work and document results.
- Be Innovative. Generate new ideas and relevant solutions.
- Be Positive. Approach all endeavors with enthusiasm.
- Be Collaborative. Embrace and act upon our collective genius.
- Be Transformative. Create life-changing experiences.
Top Individual Program Rankings
#1 undergraduate and graduate Interior Design programs in the U.S. (Design Intelligence, 2020)
#1 Best Colleges Shaping the Future of Fashion (Forbes, 2021)
#1 Best Design University in the U.S., #2 globally (Red Dot Design Rankings, five consecutive years, 2021)
#1 Top 25 MA Animation Programs in the U.S. (Animation Career Review, four consecutive years, 2021)
#1 Best Production Excellence Game Design Schools in the U.S. (The Rookies, 2020)
#1 Motion Graphics Schools in the World (The Rookies, six consecutive years, 2021)
#1 in 5 Top Sound Design Course You Should Know About (Backstage, 2020)
#1 Excellence in Service Innovation with Impact to Innovation (ISSIP - 2021)
#1 Best Product Design School in the World (The Rookies, 2021)
SCAD is the ONLY university that has been ranked in each of Hollywood Reporter’s FIVE academic rankings for top universities since 2018, including recognition for costume design, performing arts, film and television, production design, and visual effects programs.
Top Rankings
#1 Top 50 Creative Media & Entertainment Schools and Colleges in the World (The Rookies, 2021)
#1 10 Best Art Schools in the U.S. (Art & Object, 2021)
#1 Top 40 Specialty Focus Institutions Hosting International Students (Open Doors, three consecutive years, 2021)
STEM
Immersive Media:
#8 Top AR/VR Private Schools in the U.S., #13 Top 50 AR/VR Schools in the U.S. (Animation Career Review, 2021)
Industrial Design and User Experience Design:
#1 Best Product Design School in the World (The Rookies, 2021)
#1 Best Design University in the U.S., #2 globally (Red Dot Design Rankings, five consecutive years, 2021)
#1 Best Nationwide Offering Product Design Programs (Undergraduate) (Plexuss, 2021)
Service Design:
#1 Excellence in Service Innovation with Impact to Innovation (ISSIP - 2021)
Luxury and Brand Management:
#1 Best Colleges Shaping the Future of Fashion (Forbes, 2021)
#1 Best Fashion Merchandising Schools in the South (Fashion-Schools.org, 2021)
#1 Best Fashion Design Schools in the South (Fashion-Schools.org, 2021)
#1 Best Private Fashion Design Schools in the U.S. (Fashion-Schools.org, 2021)
Animation:
#1 Top 25 MA Animation Programs in the U.S. (Animation Career Review, 2021)
#2 Best Schools for 2D Animation in the U.S. (The Rookies, 2021
Graphic Design:
#1 Top Graphic Design Schools in the South (Animation Career Review, 2021)
#1 The Best Online in Master’s in Graphic Design Programs (TheBestSchools.org, 2021)
#1 Best Online Master’s Degree in Graphic Design (Study.com, 2021)
Interactive Design and Game Development:
#1 Top 10 Game Design Schools in Georgia (Animation Career Review, 2021)
#1 Best Production Excellence Game Design Schools in the U.S. (The Rookies, 2020)
#22 Top Undergraduate Game Design Schools, #16 Top Graduate Game Design Schools (Princeton Review and PC Gamer, 2021)
#1 Top Online Video Game Design Bachelor’s Degree Programs (TheBestSchools.org, 2021)
Visual Effects:
Top 10 Visual Effects Schools (Hollywood Reporter, 2018)
#2 Best Visual Effects Schools in the U.S. (The Rookies, 2021)
Architecture:
America’s Most Admired Architecture Schools (Design Intelligence, Top 25 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020)
#2 Best Architectural Visualization Schools in the U.S. (The Rookies, 2021)
ADMISSION
Applying to SCAD is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply apply, log in and upload your documents. That's it!
Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. There are no deadlines to apply; although, students are encouraged apply at least six months in advance to allow time to arrange for financial aid, and no later than 30 days prior to the start of their first quarter. Admission results normally take between two and four weeks.
Funding your creative career with financial aid Financial aid is available to help students pay for their SCAD education. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, federal and private loans, and work-study. Advisers are available to help you make a financial plan.
Student life
Discover how SCAD supports its international student family The International Student Services Office (ISSO) can walk you through every step on your SCAD journey. From learning a new language to getting health care information, ISSO guides thousands of international students through their academic careers at SCAD and beyond.
Health care As a SCAD student, you are automatically enrolled in the SCAD health care policy provided by UnitedHealthcare. ISSO is available year-round to answer questions about health care, medical bills and claims.
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Safety and security To give you the safest possible learning environment, SCAD works closely with police, fire and emergency agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
Connect to an online community For additional academic, cultural and virtual support, international students are automatically enrolled in the SCAD Culture, Language and Academic Support Site (CLASS) through Blackboard.