NJIT Makes It Happen

NJIT Makes Success Stories. Begin Yours Now.

As one of the nation's leading polytechnic universities, NJIT offers 120 programs in six specialized schools and is home to more than 11,400 students from over 100 countries. Learn more about what NJIT has to offer.

 

Top 40
Public University Nationally
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Top 50
Public National University
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  • Efstathia Baronos
    NJIT has allowed me to transform my nearly lifelong dream of becoming a physician into a reality. "
    Efstathia Baronos
  • Paula McCarter
    NJIT felt like such a community and I loved that. I’ve learned to lead, to communicate and, of course engineering."
    Paula McCarter
  • Seif Issa
    Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."
    Seif Issa
    Class of '24
    Mechanical Engineering

NJIT Makes Gaming a Career

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Top 50 School to Study Game Design

The field of gaming, like most areas of our society, is rapidly evolving. Now a multi-billion dollar industry, gaming offers many career options and NJIT has developed programs to prepare students for lucrative and rewarding positions to meet the growing demand.

Ranked the #1 animation program in NJ and one of the top schools for game design on the east coast, NJIT has expert faculty across all disciplines of gaming. From development and programming to animation and audio to VR and AI to eSports and Overwatch, we offer students the opportunity to get involved with all aspects of gaming.

 

Career Opportunities:

  • Software Developers
  • Programmers
  • Animators and Artisits
  • UX Designers
  • Usability Testers
  • Script Writers
  • Graphic Designers
  • Audio Engineers
  • Marketers and more..

Get Involved with Current Research:

  • Dr. Mike Lee uses gaming to teach computer science education
  • Join the Social Interactions Lab with Director Dr. Yvette Wohn to study the roles of algorithms and social interactions in livestreaming 
  • Dr. Amy Hoover's lab studies gaming from an AI and HCI perspective

  • Join Dr. Adamovich as he uses VR-based video game therapies to help stroke patients rehabilitation

 

 

NJIT's Overwatch Team is one of six Esports teams on campus

"Esports is one of the best places to have people from all walks of life come together and play on a level playing field." Don't take our word for it though—watch the video below and join the team today! 

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100+ students participate on our esports teams, even more are learning how to develop games.
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  • Robert Gioia
    NJIT provided me with a well-rounded education in game development."
    Robert Gioia
  • Danielle Tavella
    NJIT gave me the freedom and creativity to tailor my degree to best suit my interests and talents."
    Danielle Tavella
  • Chaitrali Rane
    The curriculum helped me gain the experience I needed to design and develop software systems."
    Chaitrali Rane
#1
Animation program in New Jersey
Animation Career Review 2019
#1
Game Design School in New Jersey
Top Game Design School in NJ
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NJIT Makes Careers in Computing

AI-Proof Your Future.


The Ying Wu College of Computing prepares students to lead, drive industry transformation and make significant contributions to the world at large.

In an increasingly competitive job market with explosive growth of AI, YWCC's programs empower its students to lead AI advancement and adoption through rigorous training and experience across all areas of AI.

Career-Ready Graduates
YWCC graduates are known for technical strength, adaptability and their ability to transform ideas into working solutions - skills employers value.

Innovate Your Industry
NJIT graduates continue to contribute to the most in-demand corporations - such as Amazon, Panasonic, Microsoft and Verizon.

Coding What's Coming
With seven computing-focused undergraduate degree programs, graduates will be equipped with the in-demand skills to shape the next generation of technology.

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#1
Best Value in New Jersey (public universities)
Wall Street Journal
#23
Computer Information Systems College Nationally
College Factual
Why YWCC?
YWCC is one of the few colleges in the country devoted entirely to computing.
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  • Pallavi Moulick
    I got the best out of my courses and landed a full-time job after my first year."
    Pallavi Moulick
  • Krupali Patel
    The atmosphere at NJIT fostered my growth as a female in computing."
    Krupali Patel
  • Brittani Brundage
    My experience here at NJIT was extremely rewarding. Not only did I learn all the essentials to Web Design and Information systems, but the professors really pushed me to do my best"
    Brittani Brundage

NJIT Is The Future In The Making

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NJIT prepares students to be leaders in the most in-demand fields

Our technology-rich academics, hands-on learning, and ideal location make NJIT one of the best returns on investment in the nation. Students will have the opportunity to work on cutting research with expert faculty, land internships at top companies in the New York City region, and live on University Heights, a fun and diverse community of more than 30,000 college students.

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Hands-on in shaping the minds that will pursue the nation's most future-forward careers.
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  • Sharlene Mak
    I established connections with working professionals who exposed me to invaluable opportunities."
    Sharlene Mak
  • Stephon De Silva
    As a freshman I was offered three internship opportunities in the summer."
    Stephon De Silva
  • Sarah Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon
130
countries represented on campus
130 countries represented on campus
#1
Public University for Salary in New Jersey
Wall Street Journal
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NJIT Hace Oportunidades

Bienvenidos a NJIT!

NJIT es una Universidad Nacional Top 100 según U.S. News & World Report y ocupa el primer lugar en general en la nación para universidades de tamaño mediano, según The New York Times.

Descubre qué hace destacar a NJIT:

100
Clasificada entre las 100 mejores universidades nacionales.
U.S. News & World Report
#1
Clasificada como la universidad pública de mejor valor número uno en Nueva Jersey.
The Wall Street Journal
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Meet President Lim

Teik Talks

From mind-blowing research on nanotechnology to discussing the latest developments on campus, President Teik Lim leads the “Teik Talks” series to dig into everything happening around Highlander Nation. Watch the first three episodes now.

1
of 32 research polytechnic universities nationally
Polytechnic University
Top 2%
for return on investment
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Maximize your Military Benefits with NJIT

 

Find the programs right for you

With over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs both online and on campus, NJIT combines convenience with dedicated support.

See what benefits you qualify for

NJIT provides support and services for military service members, veterans and their dependents.
#1
Public University for Salary in New Jersey
Wall Street Journal
Top 10%
Best Institution For Veterans
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Make Your Success Story: Come Back to NJIT

Make the most of your future by finishing your undergraduate degree at NJIT.

Here is what you will gain:

Top 2%
for return on investment
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  • Anna Jezewska
    I have a long list of things I’m grateful for at NJIT, but the people I’ve met here would be at the top of it. "
    Anna Jezewska
  • Briana Mancenido
    The knowledge and leadership skills I developed at NJIT has definitely prepared me for the rigors of medical school."
    Briana Mancenido
  • Chandani Patel
    I love this major. Merging biology with computer science will help me become a doctor."
    Chandani Patel

Make Your Goals a Reality

NJIT Makes Your Career in Sports.

The Business and Sports Analytics concentration at NJIT's Martin Tuchman School of Management empowers students with cutting-edge skills in data analysis, predictive modeling, and strategic decision-making across fields like accounting, finance, marketing, and supply chain management. By mastering quantitative methods and advanced business intelligence tools, graduates are prepared to excel in the sports industry through a data-driven curriculum.

$112,000
Median salary for data scientist
Bureau of Labor Statistics
#1
Public Best Value College in New Jersey
-The Wall Street Journal
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