RIT and University of Shanghai for Science & Technology
International BS/MS Partnership Program
Earn a Master’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and a Bachelor’s degree from University of Shanghai for Science & Technology (USST) in Packaging Science in just five years through the accelerated international BS/MS program. Students will study for three years in China at USST and two years in the USA at RIT.
The MS degree in packaging science is designed to educate packaging professionals to become experts in the packaging development process. Students learn how to select raw materials, design, and create packaging to withstand environmental hazards during transportation, and to create aesthetically pleasing packages to pique consumer interest.
Top Reasons to Choose the International BS/MS program and Study at RIT:
- Accelerated 5-year program to obtain both the BS and MS degrees
- Internationally ranked academic programs and faculty
- Small class size and personalized mentoring
- Career oriented education with excellent placement
- Hands-on, project-oriented graduate education with cutting edge laboratory facilities
- Priority consideration for admission and scholarships
- Application fee waived, no GRE required
- Scholarships of at least 25% of tuition available at RIT
Experience Matters
The International BS/MS program is focused on career outcomes – 97.5% for RIT graduate students in 2017 – and you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable, full-time, paid work experience through cooperative education. International students over the past three years have completed more than 3888 paid co-op work assignments, and 383 companies hired RIT International student graduates from RIT in the Class of 2017. Packaging science industry partners include:
Admission Requirements
Students who are currently in their third year in the Department of Packaging Engineering at Jiangnan University may apply for admission to the International BS/MS program.
*Students applying by March 1 will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship support.
Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Excellent Academic Record - cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended
- English language proficiency - TOEFL iBT score of 79 or IELTS score of 6.5 is recommended. Applicants with lower scores will be considered for admission and required to take additional English classes at RIT
- Research interests and experience
- Motivation and aptitude for graduate study
*Application fee and GRE not required for Jiangnan University students applying through the International BS/MS program.
Contact Us to Learn More
Ma Xiaoting
Director of International Affairs Office
University of Shanghai for Science & Technology