Established in 1881, NJIT is a public polytechnic research university in Newark, New Jersey. It offers comprehensive programs in engineering, computer science, architecture, design, applied sciences, and management.
Address: University Heights, 07102 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Located in Newark, with proximity to NYC. Focus on STEM education and research. Growing reputation as a public polytechnic university with high research activity (R1 status).
Research:
Research in areas such as cybersecurity, data science, advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, sustainable systems, robotics, and applied mathematics.
Famous Alumnis:
Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Wally Schirra (attended predecessor Newark College of Engineering), Victor J. Stenger, Gerard J. Foschini
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
12100
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
70500
Pros
Strong STEM programs, good value for a public polytechnic, increasing research activity and national ranking, proximity to NYC job market, diverse student body.
Cons
Urban campus environment in Newark with associated challenges, large commuter population, some facilities are older though many new ones exist.
Best For
Students seeking a public polytechnic education with strong programs in engineering, computer science, or architecture, valuing applied research and career opportunities in the NYC metropolitan area.
- Architecture, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Robotics, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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