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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was founded in 1829 as a private institute of higher education emphasizing the preparation of students for successful careers in a global society. RIT Dubai is also being established as an institution of higher education in order to provide world-class educational programs in the United Arab Emirates for students and professionals from the Middle-East, North Africa and South East Asia. RIT Dubai offers the same accredited degrees that are offered by Rochester Institute of Technology in the United States.
RIT Dubai will provide high-quality, competitive, technology-based educational programs for personal and professional development. It will develop and deliver curricula and advance scholarship relevant to emerging technologies and social conditions of the region. These programs will engage and motivate students through stimulating and collaborative experiences.
RIT Dubai will be offering Master degree programs starting September 2008 in several disciplines in engineering, business and leadership. A wide range of undergraduate programs will be offered starting in the 2010-2011 academic year. Coursework will be offered in a variety of formats and at times that are most convenient for working professionals. RIT Dubai students will also have the opportunity to fulfill part of their degree requirements by attending classes at the main RIT campus in Rochester, New York.
Accommodation
Apartments available for students at Dubai Silicon Oasis
Admission
START YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE AT http://dubai.rit.edu/apply.php
Requirements for Admission
Students applying for admission to the graduate programs must meet the following:
Bachelor's degree
Students must hold, or currently be completing, a bachelor's degree, or the U.S. equivalent granted by an accredited college or university. Original transcripts must be submitted to RIT for evaluation with certified English translation of transcripts required.
Academic performance
Students must satisfy standard RIT requirements for academic performance, approximately a 'B' average (3.0 on a 4.0) scale in undergraduate studies.
Undergraduate pre-requisites
Students must meet all appropriate undergraduate pre-requisites:
Applicants to the Engineering masters programs should have an undergraduate bachelors degree in the same discipline or area of engineering, or an area closely related to the area they wish to study.
Applicants to the Networking and Systems Administration MS program should have a solid educational or employment record in networking, security and systems administration.
Candidates for the MS Finance program must possess prerequisite knowledge and skills at the introductory course level in the following areas: algebra, probability and statistics, and basic computer literacy.
Applicants to the MS Service Leadership and Innovation program should have at least 3 years of experience upon admission evaluation.
Experience
Applicants must submit a resume (C.V) to demonstrate professional work experience in the desired area of study.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants to the MS degree program are required to meet the English language requirement for graduate study at RIT by completing one of the following:
Submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550 paper based, 213 computer based, or 80 internet based. For information on the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org
Submit an official score from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam with a score of at least Band 6.5. For information on the IELTS exam, visit www.ielts.org.
Students whose native language is English, or who have studied at the college or university level in the US are not required to take the TOEFL or English language exam.
Application Procedures
RIT Dubai is selective in admission, and admission criteria for RIT Dubai graduate programs are the same as they are for the main campus in Rochester, New York. All candidates must meet admission standards for the RIT masters program to which they plan to enter. Final admission decisions will be made by the RIT Graduate Admissions Committee in Rochester, NY.
Candidates must submit their application for admission and supporting documents directly to:
RIT Dubai
Dubai Silicon Oasis
P.O. Box 341055
Dubai, UAE
Telephone: +9714 501 5314
Fax:
Students applying for RIT Dubai graduate programs must submit the following documents:
RIT Application for Admission
Non-refundable Application Fee AED 200
Personal Statement of Educational Objectives
Resume of work experience (curriculum vitae)
Official, original academic transcripts in native language
Official, certified English translation (where necessary)
One letter of recommendation
Official TOEFL or IELTS score
GMAT or GRE score for MS Finance and MBA only
An interview with the program coordinator
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for merited students.
