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About RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) — private non-profit institution. It is located in Rochester, United States. RIT is working together with Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU). Sport affiliations and memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-1000. In the USA, RIT is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.

RIT does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.

Location
Rochester, United States
Establishment year
1829
Students
15,827
International students
1,826
Acceptance rate
67%

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RIT tuition fees

The academic year at RIT is divided into quarters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at RIT is the same for locals and foreigners — from 20,000 USD per year. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

Academic calendar
Quarters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
54,518USD/year
Master
20,000USD/year
Doctorate
Foreign56,869USD/year

Additional costs

Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.

Room and board
on campus14,978USD/year
off campus14,978USD/year
Other expenses
on campus1,700USD/year
off campus1,700USD/year

Study programs at RIT

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3D Visualization Option - 3D Digital Design BFA
Study degree
BFA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Advertising Photography Option - Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA
Study degree
BFA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Aerospace Engineering Option - Mechanical Engineering BS
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Animation Option - Film and Animation BFA
Study degree
BFA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Artificial Intelligence Option - Electrical Engineering BS
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
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Other programs
Other
Business Administration Ph.D.
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Cognitive Science Ph.D.
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Physics Ph.D.
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Other programs
Other
Business Administration–Online Executive MBA
Study degree
MBA
Study mode
Online
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at RIT

Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL.

Master's degree at RIT

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. There is an opportunity to study at RIT via online master's programs.

RIT campus

The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at RIT. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

Campus Type
Suburban
Library
Yes
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