Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) story began with a merger between the Rochester Athenaeum, founded in 1829, and a technical training school, the Mechanics Institute, founded in 1885. RIT’s history is captivating and is a legacy of uncommon ambition. Through an intentional blending of technology, the arts, and design, the institute provides exceptional individuals with a range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT offers doctoral programs in a host of subject areas such as astrophysical sciences and technology, biomedical and chemical engineering, cognitive science, computing and information sciences, computer engineering, and much more. Master’s degree programs are offered in architecture, business administration engineering, fine arts and Science. RIT is home to over 20,000 students from more than 100 countries.