Established in 1824, RPI is the oldest technological research university in the English-speaking world, located in Troy, New York. It is known for its strong programs in engineering, science, technology, and more recently, media arts and business.
Address: 110 8th Street, 12180 Troy, New York, United States
Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
America’s oldest technological university. Strong research focus with centers like the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) and EMPAC (Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center for arts, science, and technology).
Research:
Research strengths in engineering (aerospace, nuclear, materials, chemical), computer science (AI, data science, cybersecurity), biotechnology, energy, advanced materials, and lighting.
Famous Alumnis:
George Low, J. Erik Jonsson, Steven Sasson, Ray Tomlinson, Washington Roebling, Dennis Tito
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
7900
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
60500
Pros
Historic leadership in technological education, strong engineering and science programs, focus on research and hands-on learning (“Why not change the world?”), unique research facilities.
Cons
Located in a smaller city (Troy), rigorous and demanding curriculum, private university cost, campus architecture is a mix of historic and modern.
Best For
Students passionate about engineering, science, or technology, seeking a research-oriented education at a historic institution with a strong focus on innovation and interdisciplinary studies.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Project Management, 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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