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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
SubjectPlace in QS 2024
Engineering & Technology334
Natural Sciences501-550
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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
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 88
Other
B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering
Exams
IELTS
B.S. in Applied Physics
Exams
IELTS
B.S. in Biochemistry and Biophysics
Exams
IELTS
B.S. in Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
Exams
IELTS
B.S. in Biology
Exams
IELTS
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Other programs
Engineering & Technology
Systems Engineering and Technology Management
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 88
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 88
Other
Geofutures Master of Science in Architecture - (Post Professional Program in Architecture and Urbanism)
Exams
IELTS
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Exams
IELTS
Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Arts
Exams
IELTS
Master of Science in Architectural Sciences
Exams
IELTS
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Exams
IELTS
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Other programs
Other
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aeronautical Engineering
Exams
IELTS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Architectural Sciences
Exams
IELTS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry and Biophysics
Exams
IELTS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology
Exams
IELTS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering
Exams
IELTS
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Other programs
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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
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