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 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

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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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