Students are encouraged to apply early, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - that is once your application is complete, the Admissions Committee will meet to review your complete application and notify you of the admission decision in a timely manner.
Our admission process is a personal one, and we will work with you to assist with the application procedure and notify you personally of the decision and your options. The Admissions Committee reviews each application based upon the specific preparation and experiences of each individual student.
Admission to the university is selective, our admission process is personal. We are interested in learning about your interests, abilities, and goals in order to provide the best information and guidance we can as you select the college and program that is right for you.
Factors considered in our admission decisions include, but are not limited to, past high school/college performance (particularly in required academic subjects), admission test scores, the competitiveness of high school or previous college, and the academic program selected.
RIT Dubai is selective in admission, and all candidates must meet admission standards for the RIT master's program to which they plan to enter. Final admission decisions will be made by the RIT Graduate Departments in Rochester, NY. We like to encourage students to apply early to be considered for admission and get guaranteed a seat in the program.
We like to encourage students to apply early to be considered for admission and guarantee a seat in the program.
A transfer credit evaluation is completed as part of the application process. Credit is granted by the academic departments for coursework that is related to your intended program if it is taken at a regionally accredited college or university.
Students applying to RIT Dubai choose a specific academic program as part of the admission process. This is important because we offer a variety of academic programs, and requirements differ from one program to another.
Tell your friend about RIT Dubai and get them to apply.
Tell your friend about RIT Dubai and get them to apply.
Either you or the student can go to fill out the referral form below (we need this at the point of application).
Once they enroll and have completed one semester, you’ll receive your prize.
(see Terms and Conditions for details)
As part of the RIT Dubai innovation strategy, we are excited to introduce the Student Referral Program. Alumni and our current students are our strongest ambassadors.
Help support RIT Dubai by sharing your story with a co-worker, family member, or friend who might be interested in one of our programs.
Your referral will allow us to introduce new students to leadership, stimulating and rewarding activity, international faculty, meaningful relationships, and a world of new possibilities.
If you’ve got any questions or want to know more about the program, visit the Admissions department.
Once you refer a student, you are eligible for a bursary of AED 6,000.
Start your degree at the place known for Spectacular finishes. Visit us during upcoming Open Day to know more about the degree programs.
March 15, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The scholarship committee uses the students’ achievements in secondary education and their performance on standardized tests to assess the scholarship for new Bachelor students. The scholarship for new Master students is assessed using the student’s undergraduate GPA and relevant industry achievements and contributions. Students may also opt to include their scores in standardized tests such as GMAT and GRE for scholarship evaluation, even if the program they are applying to doesn’t require them.
RIT Dubai offers scholarships as a percentage discount on eligible tuition fees to academically outstanding new and returning students in all programs. New students can apply for scholarships at the time they submit an application for admission. Returning students can apply for scholarships at the end of their current academic year. The scholarships are valid for one academic year for bachelors’ students and for one semester for masters’ students, which are then reevaluated based on student’s academic performance.
Established in 2008, RIT Dubai is a not-for-profit global campus of the esteemed Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, one of the world’s leading technological-focused universities with a storied 185-year history.
RIT Dubai offers highly valued Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business and leadership, engineering, and computing.
The curriculum provides students with relevant work experience through an innovative cooperative education program that helps students stand out in today’s highly completive job market.
RIT Dubai offers American degrees, and all of RIT’s programs are UAE Ministry accredited. Students of RIT Dubai also have the unique opportunity to choose to study abroad at the main campus in New York or at one of its other global campuses.
