Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a private research university in Troy, New York. It is renowned for its programs in engineering, computing, business, and the sciences. RPI is among the top 50 national universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 ranking.

Overview

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the oldest technological research university in the English-speaking world. As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the Institute continues to be a leader in innovative research and top-quality academic programming. RPI offers Bachelor’s, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in engineering, sciences, information technology, and web science, along with a number of interdisciplinary programs. It boasts a faculty that includes National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellows, members of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Design, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, among others having achieved recognition in their fields. The Institute has always been on the forefront and it's the reason why it is among the top-ranked universities in the world in multiple categories.