Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Overview

Rensselaer is recognized as one of the world’s leading technological research universities. Established in 1824, the Institute’s mission was to teach students "the application of science to the common purposes of life." With campuses in Troy, N.Y., and Hartford, Conn., as well as global locations, Rensselaer’s influence is evident in the way people live, work, and play. The university offers more than 100 programs and 1,000 courses leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across various schools, including Architecture, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management and Technology, and Science, along with an interdisciplinary IT degree program. The undergraduate experience emphasizes close faculty collaboration, experiential learning, undergraduate research, and a challenging curriculum. Additionally, accelerated programs in medicine and law are available through partnerships with other universities.