INTRODUCTION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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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 2018 Princeton Review’s “Best 382

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 375 Green Colleges: 2017 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 dataprovider for USA Today College Guide 2018.

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 4,400 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 that seek international students.

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

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.

Almost 1,400 RIT employer partners hire international students through the co-op program!

92% of those are in the US in 44 different states.

paid co-op work assignments have been completed by international students over the past four years.

New York, Massachusetts & California are the 3 most popular states.

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Art, Design, & Crafts3D Digital Design

Graphic Design

Illustration

Industrial Design

Interior Design

Medical Illustration

New Media Design

Studio Arts— Ceramics Option Expanded Forms Option Furniture Design Option Glass Option Metals and Jewelry Design Option Painting Option Non-toxic Printmaking Option Sculpture Option

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 OptionTelecommunications Option

Electrical Engineering— Clean and Renewable Energy Option Computer Engineering Option Robotics OptionWireless Communications Option

Electrical Engineering Technology— Audio OptionTelecommunications 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/Mechtronics

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)

Dietetics and Nutrition

Exercise Science

Medical Illustration

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 OptionFine Art Photography Option Photojournalism OptionVisual Media Option

Photographic Sciences— Biomedical Photographic Communications

OptionImaging and Photographic Technology Option

Exploration & Undeclared OptionsUniversity Exploration**

Undeclared Art and Design

Business Exploration

Computing Exploration

Undeclared Crafts

Engineering Exploration

Undeclared Engineering Technology and Applied Science

Liberal Arts Exploration

Undeclared Photography

Science Exploration

* Offered by the School of Individualized Study in theDivision 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

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

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ArchitectureArchitecture (M.Arch.)

Art, Design, and CraftsCeramics (MFA)Fine Arts Studio (MFA)Furniture Design (MFA)Glass (MFA)Industrial Design (MFA)Integrative Design (MS)Metals and Jewelry Design (MFA)Non-toxic Printmaking (Advanced Certificate)Visual Arts–All Grades (Art Education) (MST)Visual Communication Design (MFA)

Business and ManagementAccounting (MBA, MS)Business Administration (MBA)Business Administration–(Executive MBA)*Business Analytics (MS)Computational Finance (MS)Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures (MS)Finance (MS)Hospitality and Tourism Management (MS)Human Resource Development (MS)*Lean Six Sigma (Advanced Certificate)*Management (MS)Manufacturing Leadership (MS)*Organizational Learning (Advanced Certificate)*Product Development (MS)*Project Management (Advanced Certificate)*Service Leadership and Innovation (Advanced Certificate, MS)*Workplace Learning and Instruction (Advanced Certificate)*

Communications and Digital MediaCommunication and Digital Media (Advanced Certificate)*Communication and Media Technologies (MS)Health Care Interpretation (MS)*Media Arts and Technology (MS)Print Media (MS)

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)Networking, Planning and Design (Advanced Certificate)*Networking and Systems Administration (MS)*Software Engineering (MS)User Experience Design and Development (Advanced Certificate)*Web Development (Advanced Certificate)

Engineering and Engineering TechnologyComputer Engineering (MS)Electrical Engineering (MS)Engineering (Ph.D.)Engineering Management (ME)Industrial and Systems Engineering (ME, MS)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)*Software Engineering (MS)Sustainable Engineering (ME, MS)Telecommunications Engineering Technology (MS)Vibrations (Advanced Certificate)

Environmental Studies and SustainabilityEnvironmental, Health and Safety Management (MS)*Environmental Science (MS)Sustainability (Ph.D.)Sustainable Engineering (ME, MS)Sustainable Systems (MS)

Health and Life SciencesBioinformatics (MS)Health Care Finance (Advanced Certificate)*Health Care Interpretation (MS)*Health Informatics (MS)*Health Systems Administration (MS)*Medical Illustration (MFA)

Mathematics, Physical 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.)Imaging Science (MS*, Ph.D.)Lean Six Sigma (Advanced Certificate)*Materials Science and Engineering (Advanced Certificate, MS)Mathematical Modeling (Ph.D.)Physics (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)

MultidisciplinaryProfessional Studies (MS)*

Photography, Film, and AnimationFilm and Animation (MFA)Media Arts and Technology (MS)Photography and Related Media (MFA)

Social Sciences, Humanities, and EducationCommunication and Media Technologies (MS)Criminal Justice (MS)Engineering Psychology (Advanced Certificate)Experimental Psychology (MS)Human Resource Development (MS)Professional Studies (MS)School Psychology (Advanced Certificate, MS)Science, Technology and Public Policy (MS)Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MS)Visual Arts–All Grades (Art Education) (MST)

Undergraduate• Academic documents (transcripts,

mark sheets, degree certificates)• Application fee of $65• SAT or ACT scores (optional)• TOEFL or IELTS (see table at right)• Portfolio (for School of Art, Design or

American Crafts applicants)

Learn more at admissions.rit.edu.

Graduate• Academic documents (transcript,

degree certificates)• Personal Statement• Application fee of $65• TOEFL or IELTS (see table at left**)• 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.

General Costs

Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY, USARIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity within its workforce and provides equal opportunity to all qualified i ndividuals r egardless of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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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

Undergraduate2018-2019

Academic Year (two semesters)

Tuition $43,546

Estimated Living Expenses $13,046

Total $54,092

Graduate2018-2019

Academic Year (two semesters)

Tuition (12-18 Credits per semester) $45,520

Estimated Living Expenses $13,046

Total $58,566

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Tuition (9 Credits per semester*) $34,146

Estimated Living Expenses $13,046

Total $47,192

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**Many graduate programs have higher minimum requirements. Please visit www.rit.edu/grad for details.

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