rochester institute of

technology

rochester institute of

technology

dubai, united arab emirates

RIT Dubai was established in 2008 to provide world-class university programs in the United Arab Emirates for students and professionals. RIT Dubai offers the same high-quality, competitive, technology-based educational programs as those o ered by the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

RIT Dubai students are welcome to apply to transfer to the main campus in Rochester, NY, USA. This provides students a wonderful opportunity to begin their studies here in Dubai, and then finish their program in New York, where they can take advantage of all the resources and courses available on the main campus.

Students who are successfully accepted for transfer can seamlessly continue their program as no transfer of credits is necessary.

departments of study

Computing & Information Technology
Computing Security
Data Analytics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Finance
Industrial Engineering
International Business
Management
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Microelectronics Engineering

Awards & Recognition

University highlights

Ministry-accredited programs
Unique co-operative internships
Competitive scholarship program
Complete a master’s degree in 12-18 months
Unique and individual approach to every student
Not-for-prot university sponsored by Dubai Silicon Oasis
Benefit from sharing experiences with others in your field
Flexible delivery model geared toward working professionals
UAE Accredited degree by the Ministry of Higher Education
Opportunity to spend one term studying at the main campus in Rochester, New York, USA
An internationally accredited American degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, New York

other attributes

An internationally accredited American degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, New York
In today’s technological oriented world, engineering and computing skills are highly sought after by all kinds of businesses, and the opportunities for professional success are limitless. RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering and B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences in New York have outstanding record of producing graduates who are well versed in all aspects of current engineering and computing practices. You will be prepared to lead technical innovation and develop next-generation products and processes, and be ready for the challenges of your profession.
There has never been a more exciting time to study business, especially in Dubai. New markets, the global economy, and instant access to information have raised the stakes for managers and leader around the world. At RIT Dubai, you’ll be studying business in a university that emphasizes technology and offers opportunities rarely found elsewhere. You’ll learn to become and effective leader with a solid foundation in the theories and practices of modern business.

Location & campus

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, has laid the foundation stone of the new campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai) a satellite campus of RIT New York, at Dubai Silicon Oasis, marking the commencement of the construction works.
Phase one of the project, which is set to span 30,000 square metres, is scheduled for completion by Q1 2020 at an estimated cost of Dhs200 million. Meanwhile, phase two is slated for handover in 2023 at a projected cost of Dhs300 million, adding 116,000 square metres to the campus.
With the capacity to accommodate 4,000 students, the new campus will comply with the latest sustainability, smart city, and connectivity standards. Factoring in modern educational requirements, the state-of-the-art academic complex will link students to the community and house five colleges - Electrical Engineering and Computing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Sciences, and Humanities.

‘I Appreciated your attention to detail’

I want to commend you for your great effort on making a lot much easier. I appreciated your attention to detail and relentless determination to make sure I had everything I needed to go safely to Liverpool.

Manal Alasmari

Saudi Arabia | University of Liverpool, UK | Sept 2019

‘an easier way to understand education’

I have never seen an easier way to understand education globally, and to find my place for my Master’s degree. You helped me determine where to apply with the counselling you provided