About RIT

At Rochester Institute of Technology, we shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. We are an engaged, intellectually curious, and socially conscious community that’s leveraging the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good.

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#91

National Universities

Ranked among the top 100 of national universities

#41

Best Value

Cited for best value among national research universities

#6

Top School for Co-op or Internship Programs

Ranked among nation’s best in hands-on career preparation

What Makes RIT Unique?

At RIT, we don’t settle for the ordinary—we strive for the extraordinary. We cultivate a community where creativity meets technology, the impossible becomes possible, and breakthrough moments happen again and again. From rethinking industries to solving global challenges, RIT is constantly pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible.

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Academics

RIT offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary education that empowers students to innovate and lead at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design across our 11 diverse colleges and degree-granting units. With flexible academic pathways including Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree, double majors, and specialized minors and immersions, students can tailor their education to meet their unique interests and career goals. Graduates join a global alumni network of 155,000, including CEOs, innovators, and Academy Award winners.

Areas of Study

Experiential Education

At RIT, experiential education is core to preparing students for success. From co-ops and internships to undergraduate research, clinical rotations, study abroad, and entrepreneurial opportunities, students gain valuable hands-on experience across industries and disciplines. These experiences integrate with academic programs to develop skills that set students apart in the job market and prepare graduates to tackle real-world challenges.

Find out how we turn knowledge into know-how

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Research

RIT is a nationally recognized research university where discoveries have real-world impact. Our faculty and students work together across disciplines to solve pressing problems in fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, imaging science, astronomy, and more.

$103M

Sponsored research awards in 2024 fiscal year

94

Current researchers who have achieved $1 Million or more in funding since 2000

Global

RIT’s global presence fosters international collaboration, connecting students and faculty with diverse cultures, resources, and perspectives. Through worldwide partnerships, research initiatives, and global campuses, RIT actively contributes to solving complex global challenges while expanding the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.

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Global Campuses

RIT has four global campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo, where students earn an RIT degree while experiencing global perspectives and cultural immersion.

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Global Engagement

Through international experiences like research projects, study abroad programs, and global co-ops, students engage with diverse communities and tackle global challenges.

Diversity

Everyone is Welcome, Always

By embracing individuality, we’ve created an environment where ideas thrive, perspectives broaden, and global understanding deepens. Here, every person can discover their purpose, pursue meaningful ambitions, and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

2,400

International Students

30%

Asian, Latino, African, and Native American Students

A Global Leader in Deaf Education

Through the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), RIT provides a supportive, inclusive environment that blends world-class technical education with tailored resources for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. With specialized support services, cutting-edge technology, and an inclusive campus culture, RIT fosters an environment where every student thrives.

1st

College of Its Kind

NTID is the first and largest technological college in the world for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

1.1K

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

RIT/NTID serves more than 1,100 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from around the United States and the world who live, study, and work alongside hearing students on the mainstream RIT campus.

96%

Employed

RIT/NTID graduates are successful in a broad range of career fields.

Each year, RIT demonstrates its leadership in creativity and innovation by sponsoring Imagine RIT, a community event that showcases the innovative and creative spirit of RIT students, faculty, and staff.

Learn more about Imagine RIT

Athletics

RIT has 24 varsity sports—22 compete at Division III; men’s and women’s hockey at Division I.

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Women’s hockey won the NCAA Division III title in 2012.

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Men’s hockey won a Division II National Championship in 1983 and a Division III championship in 1985.

2010 NCAA Men's Frozen Four logo

Men’s hockey, elevated to Division I in 2005, reached the NCAA Frozen Four Championship in 2010.

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In 2015, the men won the Atlantic Hockey Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite 8.

For more information, visit our RIT Athletics website and Athletics Hall of Fame.

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