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About RPI
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — private non-profit university. It is located in Troy, United States. As a member of Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), RPI is actively working on developing the academic environment.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-600. The educational institution is in the top-400 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
At RPI, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Troy, United States
- Establishment year
- 1824
- Students
- 6,952
- International students
- 1,555
- Female students
- 32%
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 334 |
Natural Sciences | 501-550 |

RPI tuition fees
The academic calendar at RPI is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at RPI start from 19,995 USD. International students pay a minimum of 44,988 USD per year. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 60,058USD/year
- Master
- Local19,995USD/year
- Foreign44,988USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Room and board
- on campus16,980USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus1,620USD/year
Study programs at RPI
Engineering & Technology
Building Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering
B.S. in Applied Physics
B.S. in Biochemistry and Biophysics
B.S. in Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
B.S. in Biology
Engineering & Technology
Systems Engineering and Technology Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Geofutures Master of Science in Architecture - (Post Professional Program in Architecture and Urbanism)
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Arts
Master of Science in Architectural Sciences
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Other
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aeronautical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Architectural Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry and Biophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor degree at RPI
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum score for TOEFL is 88.
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
Master's degree at RPI
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 88.
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
RPI campus
RPI has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Not only locals study at RPI, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
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