Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

About

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai) offers a unique opportunity to pursue a US-accredited degree in a vibrant international hub. As a branch campus of the renowned Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, it is best known for its career-focused education in engineering, computing, business, and design, emphasizing hands-on learning and co-operative education. International students benefit from a diverse, English-speaking environment, receiving a globally recognized curriculum and extensive support services, including career guidance and academic advising. The university's distinctive characteristic is providing a direct pathway to a US degree with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, preparing students for global careers right from Dubai.

Background

The Rochester Institute of Technology of Dubai (RIT Dubai) is a satellite campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The college is located in the Dubai Silicon Oasis and started offering part-time graduate courses in Fall 2008. In 2009, the university began its full-time graduate program. RIT Dubai's first graduating class was in 2010, with the graduation ceremony taking place in Rochester, NY. In 2010, a full-time undergraduate program was started as part of the university's planned expansion. In the fall of 2011, RIT Dubai moved its campus to a new premises to accommodate the growing student body. By 2019, RIT plans to expand the campus to 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m2) to provide facilities for 4,000 students. The RIT Dubai campus is the Rochester Institute of Technology's third international campus. The university's other satellite campuses are RIT Croatia and RIT Kosovo.

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