Established in 1829, RIT is a private research university in Rochester, New York. It is known for its career-focused education, extensive co-op programs, and strengths in technology, arts (photography, film, design), and business. It is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).
Address: 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, 14623 Rochester, New York, United States
Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Art and Design (Photography, Film)
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Optics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
One of the largest private universities in the US. Leader in co-operative education. Home to National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), making it a uniquely inclusive institution. Strong in imaging science, printing, and game design.
Research:
Applied research in areas such as imaging science, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, sustainable technology, accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and game design and development.
Famous Alumnis:
Clayton Kauzlaric, N. Katherine Hayles, Tom Golisano (honorary), Daniel Carp, Bill Destler (former president)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3100
Current students***:
19200
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
130500
Pros
Excellent co-op program, strong career focus, leading programs in imaging science, design, computing, and engineering technology, uniquely inclusive environment due to NTID, vibrant campus life.
Cons
Located in Rochester, which has experienced economic challenges and harsh winters; large student population; some programs are more vocational/applied than theoretical.
Best For
Students seeking career-oriented, technology-infused education with strong co-op programs, particularly in areas like imaging, design, computing, engineering technology, or those valuing an inclusive environment for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Additive Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Human-Centered Design, Prototyping, Robotics, Sustainable Practices
*: 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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