Selective admission
RIT Dubai decides on high school performance, especially in required subjects, plus test scores, school competitiveness, the chosen major and English ability.
Partner university · United Arab Emirates
Rochester Institute of Technology
The Dubai campus of RIT, awarding the same American degrees as its New York campus in engineering, computing and business.
QS World #951-1000QS World Rankings 2027
From AED 68,000Undergraduate fee per year
About the university
Why students choose Rochester Institute of Technology
The Dubai campus of RIT, awarding the same American degrees as its New York campus in engineering, computing and business.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
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Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Documents
Passport copy, high school transcripts (predicted grades allowed for a conditional decision), an English test (IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT) if available, and a personal statement.
Attestation and equivalency
International students must attest their high school transcripts and have one semester to submit their UAE equivalency certificate.
English placement
Students are placed in English Foundation (ELCA 062) or the first writing course depending on their English results; non-English curricula need a recognised test.
Master's entry
A bachelor's degree with about a B average (3.0/4.0) and a CV. Applicants below 3.0 may get conditional admission.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Rochester Institute of Technology costs
Fee period: Students admitted from Fall 2023
Master's programmes are priced per programme: AED 117,000 to 143,550 total tuition.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at rit.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateAED 68,000per year
Global Tigers Scholarship40% of first-year tuitionInternational students joining RIT Dubai; limited to 10 seats a year and renewable with outstanding academic performance.
Financial AidUp to 50%Undergraduate students who need financial help to attend RIT Dubai, with supporting documents.
Graduate Financial Aid30% of first-semester tuitionInternational students joining a master's programme at RIT Dubai.
RIT Alumni Scholarship30%RIT undergraduate graduates continuing to a master's at RIT Dubai.Programmes
Popular courses at Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technologies
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Master of Science in Engineering Management
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Rochester Institute of Technology, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Rochester Institute of Technology is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Rochester Institute of Technology: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees start from AED 68,000 a year and go up to AED 68,000, depending on the course. Master's programmes are priced per programme: AED 117,000 to 143,550 total tuition.
Does Rochester Institute of Technology offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Global Tigers Scholarship (40% of first-year tuition); Financial Aid (Up to 50%); Graduate Financial Aid (30% of first-semester tuition); RIT Alumni Scholarship (30%). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Rochester Institute of Technology?
GESCO applies to Rochester Institute of Technology by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Rochester Institute of Technology?
Rochester Institute of Technology is in United Arab Emirates.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Rochester Institute of Technology?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Rochester Institute of Technology directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Interested in Rochester Institute of Technology?
Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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