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INFORMATION ABOUT ROCHESTER

RIT is located in the City of Rochester which is in the western part of New York State, about 585 km from New York City and 300 km from Toronto, Canada. It is known as the World’s Imaging Center and has a comfortable living environment, with museums, entertainment, sports, and beautiful natural attractions. It is the home of major American corporations including Kodak, Xerox and Bausch & Lomb, and an important exporting center for the U.S. RIT campus and housing facilities are located in a safe residential environment just outside the city limits.

Rochester is a true college town. Home to 11 colleges and universities, four of which are within 5 miles of the RIT campus, Rochester also provides unsurpassed educational and cultural opportunities. The greater Rochester metropolitan area is one of America’s top-rated places to live, work, and play. In fact, our four-season climate, home to almost 2-million people, is perfect for seasonal activities like snow skiing, sailing, hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Rochester provides an incredible backdrop for higher learning, career growth, high-tech start-ups, and arts and culture.

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