Testimonials


Pooriya Aghaalitari

Pooriya Aghaalitari

Networking & Systems Administration, 2011
"At RIT Dubai you really feel the US quality of education and you receive a degree directly from the US."
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Kristen Roberts

Kristen Roberts

"I came to Dubai with no expectations and I got the experience to learn about cultures all over the world. I really learned to appreciate how multicultural Dubai is, everywhere you go people are speaking a different language."
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Andrew Thistle

Andrew Thistle

"The student teacher ratio is even better than in New York, and the staff is younger and easier to identify with. It feels more like a family here, everyone is very approachable and fun."
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Jason Pereira

Jason Pereira

Masters (MBA) Photography, 2011
"RIT is one of the only universities in Dubai that can guarantee a top quality education because of its worldwide repuation - and that's why I chose it. Excellent teachers, excellent education."
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James Parks

James Parks

"I got to meet students from all over the world, not just the U.A.E."
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Asad Ali Hussaini

Asad Ali Hussaini

"RIT sets trends and raises standards for higher education in Dubai."
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Allison Schneider

Allison Schneider

"Having never really traveled outside the U.S., I was nervous to venture to Dubai. I heard so many mixed reactions about U.A.E. However, the transition was very easy as the culture was so welcoming. People back home were amazed to hear about my once in a lifetime experience."
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Mohammad Amin Enteshariun

Mohammad Amin Enteshariun

"At RIT Dubai I feel that every day I grow, improve, and learn something I have never heard about before. I get stronger and smarter every day."
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Mohan Ramdas

Mohan Ramdas

Electrical Engineering, 2011
"The EE program gives us not only exposure to one of the most experienced faculty and interesting people from different walks of life and situations but also tasks which keep challenging us in ways that are new to us. Because I received a scholarship, it helped me settle down in a place like Dubai and fulfill my dream of earning a quality American degree from a reputed university like RIT."
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Hannah Daham

Hannah Daham

"RIT has been a life changing experience, I love my university, and RIT Dubai staff members make me feel right at home."
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Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh

"I got a break from the Rochester life (and snow), and got to experience a new way of life and culture. It was a great experience, and I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about going to Dubai."
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Margaret Burke

Margaret Burke

"Dubai is a true melting pot of cultures, ideas and people. Students and faculty at RIT Dubai come together from all different backgrounds, but despite their differences they form a strong diverse community. The global expansion of our campus and the progressive mindset of our university makes me proud to be an RIT tiger."
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Dylan Connole

Dylan Connole

"Dubai is a great blend of cultures from the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. Studying at RIT Dubai was a great chance to see different cultures, explore the desert, and continue the academic excellence of RIT."
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Stanely Fofano

Stanely Fofano

"RIT study abroad program was an amazing cultural experience and a great way to improve one's view of the world around us."
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Doaa Al-Jubr

Doaa Al-Jubr

"Here at RIT, the degree comes directly from New York! You don't even have to travel there to get one of the best engineering degrees offered in the world!"
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Adnan Ahmed

Adnan Ahmed

Electrical Engineering, 2011
"I have always wanted to pursue my masters from a top US university which offers high quality education delivered by experts in their fields. RIT Dubai allows me to do that while still staying in the UAE. The class schedule is flexible, and the faculty is friendly and cooperative."
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Nadine Habayeb

Nadine Habayeb

BS Hospitality and Service Management 2009
"Not only did I get a great education from RIT, I also got to experience living all over the world. I came to RIT as an international student moving from Dubai. My Sophomore year I had the opportunity to study abroad at our sister school in Dubrovnik Croatia (ACMT). My senior year I experienced a study exchange program in Sydney Australia! RIT has definitely fueled my love for travel."
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Afshan Zaher

Afshan Zaher

"I chose RIT because of the high caliber education. RIT provides me with a co-op experience that is necessary for any job everywhere in the world. And most importantly, I belong to a university that is very diverse!"
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Asif Jamal

Asif Jamal

Networking & Systems Administration, 2011
"I was trying to find a university with exceptional record in research in UAE, because I am interested in doing research. After a long struggle I found RIT Dubai and chose it because RIT is one of the top research universities in the world."
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Mohammed Tamjid

Mohammed Tamjid

Electrical Engineering, 2011
"Ask the question 'Where should I pursue my higher studies?' and 90 out of 100 people would answer 'USA'. I am an engineer by education and profession, and have been in this region my entire life. Education in the States has been one of my deepest desires. Now I am getting the same education and the same quality right here in Dubai! I am delighted to have made this choice."
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Ariel Gurgel

Ariel Gurgel

"I joined RIT Dubai because I want to be successful in my future, and I know RIT provides success!"
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Harikrishnan Kirthivasan

Harikrishnan Kirthivasan

Electrical Engineering, 2011
"After receiving my undergraduate degree, I started searching for a graduate program that would allow me to work full-time while going to college. RIT Dubai's graduate program in electrical engineering fit well with its focus on application oriented approach. RIT Dubai offers an affordable option for a high quality option for a graduate degree from RIT. This program is just what I was looking for. My experience at RIT Dubai has been the best education experience of my life."
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Salah Rahmo

Salah Rahmo

"Joining RIT has been really interesting! RIT gave me a chance to stay with my family and study at a top-notch university. RIT gave me the best of both worlds!"
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Preethi Thomas

Preethi Thomas

Electrical Engineering, 2011
"I am pursuing my masters degree in electrical engineering at R.I.T Dubai. I am honored to be a part of RIT Dubai, which has a tremendous scope of expansion with its diverse courses in various fields alongwith fine teaching by experienced and qualified faculty directly from U.S. The campus at RIT Dubai gives an ambience of studying at a U.S university without having to leave Dubai."
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Yin Zhi

Yin Zhi

MBA, 2011, Baoji, Shaanxi, China
"Although RIT is generally considered to be a school famous for its majors in science and technology, I found its business programs are also in high quality with committed faculty and cutting edge courses. The multicultural environment helps me to enrich my experience to fit the global business world. The students are nice and hard-working, and you can make great friends here."
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Amed Al Muhairi

Amed Al Muhairi

"RIT Dubai helps me shape successful future for me and for the rest of my colleagues, Thank you RIT!"
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Stephen Rugg

Stephen Rugg

"I got the ability to take over an entire classroom and make it into my office for the day. Also, on a more serious note, I got a large amount of exposure to a culture I previously knew little about."
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Nikhil Joseph

Nikhil Joseph

Electrical Engineering, 2011
"When I was searching for the right university to pursue my masters in electrical engineering I was looking for a high quality education from a top university, therefore I chose to attend RIT Dubai."
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