Advancing Academics
Advancing Academics
Competitive Advantage.
Tech-Infused Degrees for a Tech-Infused World
RIT is known for its expertise in STEM. With tech knowledge required by all jobs in all industries, we make it a part of every student experience. RIT students graduate with the tech know-how, gained from working in modern technological labs and facilities, to prepare for today’s careers.
Anticipating the Future of Work
New Economy Majors are distinctive. This portfolio of multidisciplinary, transformative, and future-proof degrees meet the ever-changing needs of a new, evolving economy. They offer specialization in highly desired, innovative disciplines.
Tech-Infused Humanities, Sciences, Business, and Arts
A tech-infused degree, regardless of the discipline, is in demand. By combining tech with the humanities, social sciences, business, and the arts, RIT has created a human-centered, tech-infused sandbox that generates creative and innovative leaders who positively transform the world.
RIT is the Future of AI
The cutting-edge ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute and a new MS in artificial intelligence developed by the colleges of Liberals Arts, Computing and Information Sciences, Science, and Engineering–we provide a robust cybersecurity experience.
Advancing Academics Outside the Classroom
The real world demands students have real experiences before they graduate. RIT has built its reputation on enhancing the academic experience through hands-on learning including our flagship co-op program, internships, field work, and research opportunities.
A West Coast Film Immersion
A semester in Los Angeles where film students complete internships, take courses, and gain industry experience in traditional filmmaking, animation, and cutting-edge areas like virtual production.
Driven to Succeed in Races and Job Offers
RIT’s SAE Baja Team has been a top 10 team in national and international racing competitions for more than a decade. Our students are also accepting top jobs offers at Tesla, Toyota, Honda, GM, and more.
The Many Shades of Imaging Science
An imaging science major interned at The Estée Lauder Companies. She developed a measurement protocol to characterize color pigments under different lighting conditions and other factors.
A Competitive Advantage Starts With Our Faculty
RIT’s world-class research faculty are seeking solutions to today’s most pressing issues and advancing technologies in tomorrow’s emerging fields. At every turn, they’re making bold contribitions and shaping the future.
RIT Astronomers Hunt the Universe’s First Galaxies
Professor Jeyhan Kartaltepe is co-leading a team of nearly 50 researchers to map the earliest structures of the universe with the James Webb Space Telescope.
Helping to Solve the Global Microchip Shortage
Sean Rommel, professor and director of our top-tier microelectronic engineering program, responds to companies’ requests for RIT students to fill internships and full-time positions.
Leading Spinal Researcher Develops New Tissue Regeneration
Biomedical engineering professor Karin Wuertz-Kozak contributes non-invasive options to address spinal disc degeneration.