Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

As the first technological research university in the nation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has been at the forefront of scientific and technological advances since 1824. RPI alumni have been behind many key innovations that have changed the world, including the discovery of baking powder, the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, the development of sunscreen, the invention of the digital camera, and more.

With a focus on five signature areas of research, our students and faculty tackle the most pressing issues of our time. The Institute is made up of more than 30 research centers and key research platforms, such as the Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, dedicated to interdisciplinary biotechnology research the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, dedicated to the convergence of the arts, science, and technology and the Institute for Energy, the Built Environment, and Smart Systems (EBESS), dedicated to tackling climate change by decarbonizing urban environments at the systems level. RPI is also home to AiMOS, the most powerful supercomputer at a private university, which facilitates critical artificial intelligence research.

We offer more than 140 programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across five schools, including the School of Architecture, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the Lally School of Management and the School of Science. Our accelerated degree program, ACCEL, gives students the option to earn a bachelor's degree in just three years or a bachelor's and master's degree in just four years, while still maintaining their financial aid and the key aspects of the college experience.

RPI is a community of talented and passionate individuals who work every day to change lives and advance society. Join us on our journey to change the world!