Why NJIT

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World-Class Academics 

We offer undergraduate and graduate students over 125 degree programs ranging from the STEM disciplines to architecture and design, as well as management and humanities. You will be encouraged to explore fields outside of your major, allowing you to gain new perspectives and broaden your horizons.

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An affordable education 

A degree from NJIT opens doors and creates opportunities. NJIT graduates are in demand, and our alumni earn mid-career salaries that put us in the top 100 universities nationwide.

Earning a degree from one of the world’s top-ranked universities is both possible and affordable.

For students who qualify based on need, academic excellence or area of study, we offer a full range of options and opportunities to help offset costs.

Hear from our students
  • Wenxin  Ye
    I’m from Beijing, and I’ve been aware of environmental issues since I was a kid. I’m here to learn how to improve and fix these problems."
    Wenxin Ye
  • Ahmed Khaled  Abdella
    I work on nanobubbles. My target is to help develop simple, cheap, eco-friendly and safe technologies for all parts of the world."
    Ahmed Khaled Abdella
  • Mehnaz  Mursalat
    I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. "
    Mehnaz Mursalat

A Thriving Community

Hundreds of campus groups and organizations allow you to meet students with similar interests, hone your leadership skills, and become engaged with your community.

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Get Involved

Being a member of a student organization can be an important factor in the success of your Highlander Experience at NJIT. As a science, technology and design university, academic learning is the primary mission of NJIT, but the extracurricular activities will help you learn and grow beyond the walls of the classroom into a well-rounded global citizen with hands-on training to prepare you for real-world experiences.

12,000+ students call NJIT their home away from home.

  • Located in Newark, New Jersey's largest city
  • 20 minutes by train to New York City
  • New residence halls and community space

Life at NJIT

Our campus has doubled in size in the past decade to include new residence halls, a 190,000-square-foot Campus Center and a $110 million Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC). However you choose to spend your spare time at NJIT, we have the facilities to make you feel at home.

Engage NJIT

NJIT gives you more than a world-class education. It gives you a community. The friends and contacts you'll make at NJIT, whether in one of over 140 student clubs and organizations or in dozens of community service projects, will enhance your life and impact your future. The Office of Student Life administers a wide range of programs and services that benefit the student population.

Explore NJIT

NJIT is located in Newark, New Jersey's largest city. Newark is also New Jersey's cultural and economic capital, boasting performance spacesprofessional sports, great food, and five other colleges nearby. We're also 20 minutes by train to New York City, the greatest city in the world.  On any given day, you can watch a sporting event (we have 19 Division I teams), challenge friends in the Campus Center’s gaming room or lend a hand in a community cleanup project.

Enjoy NJIT

Why not live where you learn? More than 50 percent of first-year students and 25 percent overall live on campus in one of our four furnished, residence halls.

Learn more about what NJIT has to offer or schedule a visit.

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Almost 2,000 students, and nearly 50 percent of first-year students live on campus
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  • Sagar  Solank
    When I first came to NJIT I enjoyed the Student Activities Council because I wanted to make college fun! NJIT is really a great college. Enjoy your time here. "
    Sagar Solank
  • Ian Bentley
    Going to an architecture school so close to New York City felt like the perfect fit for me."
    Ian Bentley
  • Carla  Jones
    NJIT is the place that helped to develop the foundation upon which I stand today."
    Carla Jones

Launch Your Career with a Graduate Certificate

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Boost your career credentials and earning potential in one of NJIT’s more than 35 graduate certificate programs.

Subjects span a wide-range of disciplines, from Big Data Essentials to Construction Management and IT Administration, so you’re sure to find something that matches your goals. Plus, you’ll benefit from faculty with extensive industry experience, as well as a region bursting with employers searching for candidates with the latest skills and knowledge.

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Launch your career

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Get the Career Skills You Need

Boost your career credentials and earning potential in one of NJIT’s more than 30 graduate certificate programs.


Subjects span a wide-range of disciplines, from Big Data Essentials to Construction Management and IT Administration, so you’re sure to find something that matches your goals. Plus, you’ll benefit from faculty with extensive industry experience, as well as a region bursting with employers searching for candidates with the latest skills and knowledge.

 

Top 2%
for return on investment
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$167M
total research expenditures in FY2023
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Where Innovation Comes First

At NJIT, you’ll be part of a world-renowned polytechnic university that prepares students for innovative careers at top companies like BAE Systems Inc., Google, and Morgan Stanley.


You’ll not only study theories, but apply what you learn in more than 70 research centers, labs, and institutes. In addition, career fairs draw more than 500 recruiters to campus each year, and our campus is just 20 minutes from unparalleled career opportunities in New York City.

International Students

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Your New Home Away From Home

If you are a citizen of a foreign country and are not currently living in the U.S. as a permanent resident, you should apply as an international student. The Office of University Admissions makes an extra effort to assist international students with their applications. The Office of Global Initiatives provides comprehensive ongoing assistance for all non-academic matters, especially those related to maintaining a valid visa status.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Director of Graduate and International Admissions Cory Cottingim
cory.cottingim@njit.edu
Associate Director of International Admission Beata Anderson
beata.anderson@njit.edu
Assistant Director of International Admission Erica Rolek
erica.rolek@njit.edu
Assistant Director of International Admission Tyrone Foster
tyrone.l.foster@njit.edu

 

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NJIT prepares students for in-demand jobs.
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  • Liem   Ho
    NJIT gave me the skills and experience to complete internships with major companies such as Viacom, BuzzFeed, and Sesame Street."
    Liem Ho
  • Madhusan  Duwadi
    I was able to get research experience during my freshmen year, which is really cool."
    Madhusan Duwadi
  • Cem  Erkam
    Everything is so close! I have everything I want - food, shopping, friends, and New York City. I go into Manhattan every weekend."
    Cem Erkam
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Incoming First-Year Students: Your Future Starts Here

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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.

First-Year Application Checklist

 

First-Year Important Dates

  • Fall Semester
    • Early Action I:  November 15
    • Early Action II:  December 15
    • Honors College:  February 1
    • Rolling Admission:  March 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling Admission: November 1

 

Contact Us For More Questions

Director of Student Recruitment Anthony Jackson
anthony.jackson@njit.edu
Associate Director of Recruitment - Essex, NJ; Community Based Organizations Magda Francois
magda.francois@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Bergen and Union Counties; Rockland and Staten Island, NY Danielle Drago
danielle.drago@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties; DE; MD; VA Ariana Rivera-Maldonado
ariana.riveramaldonado@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties; Long Island, NY Alexis Telyczka
alexis.telyczka@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Burlington, Gloucester and Mercer Counties; PA; Upstate NY Yenitza (Jenny) Ruiz
yenitza.ruiz@njit.edu
   

 

Meet Some of Our Students
At NJIT you’ll thrive in a community that’s constantly pushing science and innovation to the next level.
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  • Zenit  Winfield
    With my major I was allowed to explore two different fields which I feel has been beneficial to my growth as a student."
    Zenit Winfield
  • Victor  Pujades
    NJIT's high-quality education is preparing me for the challenges that I will face in the future."
    Victor Pujades
  • Stephon  De Silva
    As a freshman I was offered three internship opportunities in the summer."
    Stephon De Silva
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Highlander Gateway Scholarship

NJIT Makes a Regional Impact.

This new initiative reinforces NJIT's strong connections to the region's innovation and workforce ecosystem, while making an NJIT degree more affordable for qualified New York and Pennsylvania residents.

Beginning with first-year students entering Fall 2026, NJIT will cover the entire out-of-state tuition differential through scholarship.

Here’s what students can expect from the Highlander Gateway Scholarship:

  • Out-of-State Tuition Coverage
  • No Extra Application Needed
  • Easy Application Process
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Tour NJIT

Can't make it to campus just yet? Take a virtual tour of campus on this episode of "The College Tour". Hear directly from NJIT students as they show off their award-winning research, active student life, NCAA Division I athletics and everything NJIT's diverse campus has to offer. 

Graduate Students: Master Your Future

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Where Innovation Comes First

At NJIT, you’ll be part of a world-renowned polytechnic university that prepares students for innovative careers at top companies like BAE Systems Inc., Google, and Morgan Stanley.

You’ll not only study theories, but apply what you learn in more than 70 research centers, labs, and institutes. In addition, career fairs draw more than 500 recruiters to campus each year, and our campus is just 20 minutes from unparalleled career opportunities in New York City.

 

Graduate Important Dates

  • Ph.D. - October 15
  • Master's - November 15
    (International, Domestic, Online)

 

 

Add language: If you are an International Graduate student, please go here for more information on the international admissions

How to Apply

Graduate Admissions

Contact Us

Enrollment Services Manager – Graduate (Master’s) Online
Ying Wu College of Computing
Simran Sawhney
simran.sawhney@njit.edu
Enrollment Services Manager – Graduate (Master’s) Online
Newark College of Engineering, Hillier College of Architecture and Design,
Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts, Martin Tuchman School of Management
Carly Hickey
carly.f.hickey@njit.edu
Enrollment Services Manager – Graduate (Master’s)
Newark College of Engineering, Hillier College of Architecture and Design,
Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts, Martin Tuchman School of Management
Ashley Hunter
ashley.hunter@njit.edu
Enrollment Services Manager – Graduate (Master’s)
Ying Wu College of Computing
Yaslie Pared
yaslie.pared@njit.edu

 

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  • Michael  Chiappa
    I learned how to get involved and create opportunities. I’ve really enjoyed my time at NJIT."
    Michael Chiappa
  • Emine S.  Karaman
    I have enjoyed my time in the Materials Science and Engineering Program, particularly the small classes and individual attention that help in hands-on learning."
    Emine S. Karaman
  • Nainy  Jain
    With my Master's in Biostatistics, my journey has been amazing. I found a very caring and homely environment at the university."
    Nainy Jain
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Dual Degree Programs

Accelerated Program Benefits

The Dual Degree program permits qualified NJIT undergraduate students to earn credits toward a graduate degree. To qualify, students must have a cumulative GPA at or above 3.0 and can take nine (9) credits of graduate course work in their senior year. They can take twelve (12) credits if their GPA is at or above 3.2. These credits may then be counted towards both the bachelor and master's degree at NJIT--saving you time and money.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, but under 3.2, can take up to three graduate courses in the BA/MA or BS/MS program
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better for taking up to four courses in the BA/MA or BS/MS program
  • To take full advantage of course double-counting,  Junior standing or at least two full time semesters (24 credits) left before graduation
  • Completed at least five (5) major courses in the baccalaureate program
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better for taking up to four courses in the BArch/MS or BS/MBA program
  • To take full advantage of course double-counting,  Junior standing or at least two full time semesters (24 credits) left before graduation
  • Completed at least five (5) major courses in the baccalaureate program
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better for taking up to four courses in the BS/PhD program
  • Student must meet with the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies (go to the Contact Us page to request an appointment) after receiving approval from the PhD academic advisor
  • To take full advantage of course double-counting,  Junior standing or at least two full time semesters (24 credits) left before graduation
  • Completed at least five (5) major courses in the baccalaureate program

Students accepted into an accelerated program are required to:

  • Receive prior approvals from the graduate advisor in order to register for graduate courses
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of either 3.0 (for BS/MS and all variations) or 3.5 (for BS/PhD)
  • Achieve a grade of B or better in all courses
  • Contact your academic advisor in order to get completed courses shifted to graduate transcript
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  • Catrina  Alexandre
    I could have never imagined the opportunities that have come my way without NJIT."
    Catrina Alexandre
  • Alexis  Telyczka
    My professors and advisors at NJIT have been enormously helpful. They care about my academic and personal success."
    Alexis Telyczka
  • Carmel  Rafalowsky
    I knew NJIT has a good reputation for research and knew it would be a worthwhile investment in myself to get a degree from NJIT. "
    Carmel Rafalowsky
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Come Home to NJ

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Lower cost. Closer to Home. Quick Application Process.

 NJIT is making it easy to transfer your credits and come home to New Jersey:

  • A streamlined transfer application process and expedited review of the application.
  • NJIT will waive the application fee for New Jersey Scholar Corps applications.
  • Guaranteed acceptance of all credits earned with a grade of C or better at an out-of-state institution.
  • Access to scholarships and financial aid offered by the state of New Jersey and NJIT.
  • Exclusive access to NJIT's Scholarship Universe, an online portal designed to identify relevant scholarships for students based on interest, need and eligibility.
  • The opportunity to participate in meaningful volunteerism related to rebuilding New Jersey following the COVID-19 pandemic.

#1 for upward economic mobility | Top 100 University

At NJIT, we pride ourselves on being a community of makers, innovators and leaders. During the last few months, NJIT students have made face shields for the medical community, faculty members have developed swabs for testing and the NJIT Makerspace has been completely devoted to prototyping, designing and manufacturing equipment needed. This is the community you will join. We make individuals who are prepared to lead, to drive industry transformations and to make significant contributions to the world at large.


Dates & Deadlines

NJIT employs rolling admissions, so your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is completed. Apply by the following dates:

  • Fall Semester: August 1
  • Spring Semester: November 15
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  • Neha  Thati
    I have built a strong foundation at NJIT to carry throughout my future endeavors."
    Neha Thati
  • Sneha  Nambiar
    The tight-knit academic community gave me a chance to stand out as a leader."
    Sneha Nambiar
  • Stephon  De Silva
    As a freshman I was offered three internship opportunities in the summer."
    Stephon De Silva
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