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INTRODUCTION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | www.rit.edu
RIT is a place where brilliant minds assemble and collaborate, a hub of innova-tion and creativity. It is a perfect environment in which to pursue your passion.Imagine the possibilities.
WHATEVER YOUR PASSION, YOU CAN MASTER IT AT RIT.
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BEGIN YOUR CAREER AT RITComprehensive university RIT is a comprehensive university that includes nine academic colleges and two degree-granting entities, and offers 300+ programs in the following areas:
• Architecture • Art, Design, Crafts, Animation, Film and
Photography • Communications, Business, and Management • Computing and Information Sciences • Education and Social Sciences • Engineering and Engineering Technology • Environmental Sciences and Sustainability • Mathematics, Science, Health Sciences, and
Imaging Science
Reputation and rankings RIT ranks in the top 4 percent for selectiv-ity and is considered one of America’s top comprehensive universities, as well as a “best value” university according to U.S. News & World Report. The university annually receives top recognition in Peterson’s Colleges Guide, Fiske’s Selective Guide to Colleges, and the Princ-eton Review’s Best Colleges Guide. A sampling of our recognition includes:
Princeton Review• Listed in 2017 Princeton Review’s “Best 381
Colleges” and “Best Northeastern Colleges”
• RIT featured in the 2017 edition of Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers by Going Beyond the Classroom
• Included in Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges: 2016 Edition”
Forbes Magazine• Listed in Forbes Magazine as one of
America’s Best Colleges• RIT recognized by Forbes on its 2017 list
of “America’s Best Midsize Employers”
Fulbright ScholarsRIT had 40 international students from 25 coun-tries attend the university this past year through the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Global Campuseswww.rit.edu/globalRIT serves as a leader and model for providing international education on its main campus in Rochester, New York, USA, and on its interna-tional campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. It maintains several degree programs in collaboration with universities worldwide, including programs in China, India, the Dominican Republic, and Peru. RIT has active partnerships with hundreds of corporations, universities, and government agencies offer-ing a variety of opportunities for study and
work abroad, collaborative research, and exchange opportunities worldwide.
*Ranked by College Factual, the college rankings data provider for USA Today College Guide 2017.
RIT IS RANKED*
#5#7#9
#10#10#17
in Computer Software and Application
in Computer and Information Sciences
in engineering-related fields
in Management and Information Systems
in Design and Applied Arts
in Film, Video, and Photographic Arts
23 STUDENTS
OUR STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO:
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE:
13:1
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ENGAGING+INNOVATIVE+EXPERIENTIAL
Experiential learningCooperative Educationwww.rit.edu/oceExperiential education is integrated into our programs through cooperative education (co-op), internships, study abroad, and research. Co-op is a full-time, paid work experience. Every year, more than 4,300 RIT students participate in co-ops around the world.
Researchwww.rit.edu/researchStudents at each academic level have oppor-tunities for research in their program of study, working with faculty, business and industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. The university offers more than 50 research centers and laboratories dedicated to these research pursuits. These well-equipped, state-of-the-art facilities include a laser optics laboratory, dozens of digital photography printing stations, computerized printing presses, glass furnaces, a student-run
restaurant, computer graphics and robotics labs, an observatory, and some of the most modern imaging science, microelectronic, and computer engineering facilities in the nation. Princeton Review has ranked RIT among the “Most Connected Campuses” in the country, and RIT is among a select group
of universities with access to the Internet2® research network. Our Student Innovation Center showcases our students’ creative and innovative projects. Additionally, RIT is environmentally responsible. We incor-porate sustainability into our curricula and facility design.
Selected examples of our industry partners
Students attending the biannual RIT Career Fair
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Career ServicesIn addition to co-op placement assistance, the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education also provides you:
• Permanent and co-op employment search advisement
• Salary and career information• Interview and resume preparation• Career counseling• Two annual university-wide career fairs,
plus major-specific career fairs
Housing www.rit.edu/housingRIT is a safe, secure residential campus that offers residence halls, apartments, and townhouses on campus. There are also many off-campus housing options available close by.
International Student Serviceswww.rit.edu/issISS works with our 2,700 international students to ensure their time at RIT is both successful and enjoyable. It is responsible for:
• International Student Orientation• Advisement on immigration matters (e.g.,
maintaining status, applying for CPT or OPT)
English Language Centerwww.rit.edu/elcThe center offers courses at all levels, designed to help students prepare for academic study at an American university. The center offers a 5-week and 9-week summer program, designed to help students prepare for academic study.
RANKED BY The Princeton Review
IN THE TOP 10 FOR CAREER SERVICES
*Outcomes rate describes the percentage of graduates who, within six months of their degree certification, have entered the workforce, enrolled for further full-time study, or are pursuing alternative plans. Alternative plans include military service, volunteer service, and those not seeking employment at this time. Based on a knowledge rate of 93.3 percent for undergraduate study and 96.4 percent for graduate study. Knowledge rate is the percent of graduates for whom RIT has verifiable information.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
RIT offers 23 intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including Division I men’s and women’s hockey. Intramural sports are popular at RIT and the outstanding recreational facilities include two ice rinks, an aquatics center, a field house, and extensive fitness facilities.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
95.1%OUTCOMES RATE*
Median Salary
$61,000GRADUATE STUDY
97.4%OUTCOMES RATE*
Median Salary
$69,200
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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Art, Design, & Crafts3D Digital Design
Ceramics
Fine Arts Studio
Furniture Design
Glass
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Medical Illustration
Metals and Jewelry Design
New Media Design
Business & ManagementAccounting
Economics
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism Management
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
New Media Marketing
Supply Chain Management**
Communications & Digital MediaAdvertising and Public Relations
American Sign Language–English Interpretation
Communication
Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
Journalism
Media Arts and Technology
New Media Design
New Media Interactive Development
New Media Marketing
Computing & Information SciencesComputer Engineering
Computer Science
Computing and Information Technologies
Computing Security
Game Design and Development
Human-Centered Computing
Management Information Systems
New Media Interactive Development
Software Engineering
Web and Mobile Computing
Engineering & Engineering TechnologyBiomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Technology— Audio Option Telecommunications Option
Electrical Engineering— Clean and Renewable Energy Option Computer Engineering Option Robotics Option Wireless Communications Option
Electrical Engineering Technology— Audio Option Telecommunications Option
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology
Industrial Engineering— Ergonomics Option Lean Six Sigma Option Manufacturing Option Supply Chain Management Option
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering— Aerospace Option Automotive Option Bioengineering Option Energy and Environment Option
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Microelectronic Engineering
Packaging Science
Software Engineering
Environmental Studies Civil Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering— Clean and Renewable Energy Option
Environmental Science
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety
Mechanical Engineering— Energy and Environment Option
Health & Life SciencesBioinformatics
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
Exercise Science
Medical Illustration
Nutrition Management
Nutritional Sciences
Photographic Sciences— Biomedical Photographic Communications Option
Physician Assistant (BS/MS)
Pre-professional (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet)
Humanities & Social SciencesApplied Modern Language and Culture**
Criminal Justice
Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
Economics
International and Global Studies
Museum Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-law
Psychology
Public Policy
Sociology and Anthropology
Individualized Study Applied Arts and Sciences †
Mathematics & Physical SciencesApplied Mathematics
Applied Statistics and Actuarial Science
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computational Mathematics
Imaging Science
Physics
Photography, Film & AnimationFilm and Animation— Animation Option Production Option
Media Arts and Technology
Motion Picture Science
Photographic and Imaging Arts— Advertising Photography Option Fine Art Photography Option Photojournalism Option Visual Media Option
Photographic Sciences— Biomedical Photographic Communications Option Imaging and Photographic Technology Option
Exploration & Undeclared OptionsUniversity Exploration ‡
Undeclared Art and Design
Business Exploration
Computing Exploration
Undeclared Crafts
Engineering Exploration
Undeclared Engineering Technology
Liberal Arts Exploration
Undeclared Photography
Science Exploration
** Pending New York state approval † Offered by the School of Individualized Study in the
Division of Academic Affairs. ‡ Offered by the Division of Academic Affairs for students
exploring programs in two or more colleges
Information is correct at time of printing.
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GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Art, Design, Crafts, Photography, Film, and Graphic CommunicationsCeramics (MFA)
Film and Animation (MFA)
Fine Arts Studio (MFA)
Furniture Design (MFA)
Glass (MFA)
Industrial Design (MFA)
Integrative Design (MS)**
Media Arts and Technology (MS)
Metals and Jewelry Design (MFA)
Non-Toxic Printmaking (Advanced Certificate)
Photography and Related Media (MFA)
Print Media (MS)
User Experience Design and Development (Advanced Certificate)*
Visual Arts — All Grades (Art Education) (MST)
Visual Communication Design (MFA)
Business, Management, and CommunicationAccounting (MBA, MS)
Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration (Executive MBA)*
Business Analytics (MS)**
Communication and Digital Media (Advanced Certificate)*
Communication and Media Technologies (MS)
Computational Finance (MS)
Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures (MS)
Finance (MS)
Hospitality and Tourism Management (MS)
Human Resource Development (MS)*
Management (MS)
Manufacturing Leadership (MS)*
Organizational Learning (Advanced Certificate)*
Product Development (MS)*
Project Management (Advanced Certificate)*
Science, Technology and Public Policy (MS)
Service Leadership and Innovation (Advanced Certificate, MS)*
Workplace Learning and Instruction (Advanced Certificate)*
Computing and Information SciencesBig Data Analytics (Advanced Certificate)*
Bioinformatics (MS)
Computer Science (MS)
Computing and Information Sciences (Ph.D.)
Computing Security (MS)*
Cybersecurity (Advanced Certificate)*
Data Science (MS)*
Game Design and Development (MS)
Health Informatics (MS)*
Human-Computer Interaction (MS)*
Information Sciences and Technologies (MS)
Network Planning and Design (Advanced Certificate)*
Networking and Systems Administration (MS)*
Software Engineering (MS)
Web Development (Advanced Certificate)
Education, Humanities, and Social SciencesCriminal Justice (MS)
Engineering Psychology (Advanced Certificate)
Environmental, Health and Safety Management (MS)*
Environmental Science (MS)
Experimental Psychology (MS)
School Psychology (Advanced Certificate, MS)
Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MS)
Visual Arts — All Grades (Art Education) (MST)
Engineering and Related ProgramsApplied Statistics (Advanced Certificate, MS)*
Computer Engineering (MS)
Electrical Engineering (MS)
Engineering (Ph.D.)
Engineering Management (ME)
Environmental, Health and Safety Management (MS)*
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ME, MS)
Lean Six Sigma (Advanced Certificate)*
Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration (MS)
Manufacturing Leadership (MS)*
Materials Science and Engineering (Advanced Certificate, MS)
Mechanical Engineering (ME, MS)
Microelectronic Engineering (MS)
Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering (ME)*
Microsystems Engineering (Ph.D.)
Packaging Science (MS)
Product Development (MS)*
Sustainable Engineering (ME, MS)
Telecommunications Engineering Technology (MS)
Vibrations (Advanced Certificate)
Environmental Studies and SustainabilityArchitecture (M.Arch.)
Environmental, Health and Safety Management (MS)*
Environmental Science (MS)
Sustainable Engineering (ME, MS)
Sustainable Systems (MS)
Sustainability (Ph.D.)
Mathematics, Science, Health Sciences, and Imaging ScienceApplied and Computational Mathematics (MS)
Applied Statistics (Advanced Certificate, MS)*
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology (MS, Ph.D.)
Bioinformatics (MS)
Chemistry (MS)
Color Science (MS, Ph.D.)
Health Care Finance (Advanced Certificate)*
Health Care Interpretation (MS)*
Health Informatics (MS)*
Health Systems Administration (MS)*
Imaging Science (MS,* Ph.D.)
Lean Six Sigma (Advanced Certificate)*
Materials Science and Engineering (Advanced Certificate, MS)
Mathematical Modeling (Ph.D.)
Medical Illustration (MFA)
Ph.D. Programs
Astrophysical Sciences and TechnologyColor ScienceComputing and Information SciencesEngineeringImaging ScienceMathematical ModelingMicrosystems EngineeringSustainability
Professional Studies (MS)*
The Professional Studies MS is a multidisci-plinary degree that enables learners to fashion a customized plan of graduate study tailored to their professional goals.
*Online learning option available **Pending NYS approval
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Undergraduate• Complete online application • Application fee of $65• Academic documents (transcripts,
mark sheets, degree certificates)• SAT or ACT scores (see table at right)• TOEFL or IELTS • Portfolio (for School of Art, Design or
American Crafts applicants only)Learn more at admissions.rit.edu.
Graduate• Complete online application• Application fee of $65• Academic documents (transcript,
mark sheets, degree certificates)• Personal statement• Additional requirements (varies by
program): GRE or GMAT, academic references, writing samples, portfolio
Learn more at www.rit.edu/grad.
Personalized Admissions ProcessAdmission to RIT is competitive, but our admis-sion process is a personal one. Each application is reviewed holistically for strength of academic preparation and academic performance, per-formance on standardized tests and counselor, faculty, and/or professional recommendations.
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsRIT offers a comprehensive financial aid and scholarship program consisting of merit-based scholarships, and a full range of need-based grants, loans, and campus employment programs. Last year, more than 77 percent of full-time undergraduate students received more than $300 million in financial aid.
Students and their families may also take advantage of our monthly payment plan, tuition prepayment plan, and opportunities for students to earn salaries through coopera-tive education.
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ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Test Type
Minimum Score for
Admission Consideration
Score for Conditional Admission
Consideration
Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) 79 60 - 78
Paper-Based TOEFL 550 500 - 547
PTE Academic 58 44 - 57
IELTS 6.5 5.5
Undergraduate2017-2018
Academic Year (two semesters)
Tuition $39,506
Estimated Living Expenses $12,666
Total $52,172
Graduate2017-2018
Academic Year (two semesters)
Tuition $43,560
Estimated Living Expenses $12,666
Total $56,226
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