School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Higher EducationIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is a long-established higher education institution focused on art and design, based in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach to its programs and provides resources such as the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries, and modern facilities to support undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate study. The school's graduate fine arts program is consistently ranked among the top four in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. SAIC serves students pursuing rigorous study in art and design and prepares them to contribute to Chicago and beyond. With a history spanning more than 150 years, the school remains a recognized institution in the arts education landscape; in February 2026 it was named a top producer of Fulbright US students and scholars.