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

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.

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.

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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

The First and Only B.S. in FinTech in N.J.

In today's marketplace, every financial transaction uses technology. At NJIT, we understand that this tech isn't new. In fact, it has been in the works for a decade. However, the recent development of consumer-facing applications had caused an unprecedented demand for professionals with advanced skills in finance and technology. From tapping your credit card to pay to sending friends money online, the intersection between finance and technology is only growing-and fast. As the first university in NJ and one of only a few in the nation, NJIT's B.S. in Financial Technology (FinTech) is designed to prepare students for this emerging job market.

One of the only B.S. in Data Science in the Nation

Data science is the practice of extracting information and structure from data to solve problems. This emerging field has been disrupting every sector of industry through rapid integration of technology, algorithms, data and mobile apps. From predictive modeling and AI to analyzing healthcare information and forecasting economic trends, the high demand for a workforce with this skill set is critical. NJIT's new undergraduate program in Data Science was designed specifically to meet this demand and prepare students for future careers in the growing and innovative industry of data science.

NJIT makes leaders of emerging fields.

As New Jersey's only B.S. in cyberpsychology, students will graduate with skills in high demand and will help define and transform the industry. Cyberpsychology studies the interaction between people and technology, and the future of psychology.

Career Paths for Cyberpsychology:

• Advertising Account Executive

• Brand Strategist

• Cyber Analyst

• Digital Analyst

• Market Researcher

• Social Science Researcher

• User Experience Designer/Researcher