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The oldest technological research university in the United States, in New York State, with engineering and architecture at its core.
About the university
The oldest technological research university in the United States, in New York State, with engineering and architecture at its core.
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.
Photos: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
International applicants submit the regular application plus official secondary school transcripts with English translations. RPI admits international students to all programmes except the Physician-Scientist (B.S./M.D.) Program.
Non-native speakers need TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115 or PTE 59, sent directly by the testing agency. Plan to test by December of your final school year.
You may be exempt with SAT EBRW 640+, ACT English 22+, IB English A HL 6+, IGCSE or A/AS Level English grade B or higher, or Cambridge B2/C1 scores of 185+.
RPI encourages international applicants to do an InitialView, Duolingo or Vericant interview; it is not required but can further show English ability.
After enrolling, students on F-1 or J-1 visas submit the International Student Financial Statement showing about USD 80,000 in liquid funds for one year.
Early Decision I 1 November, Early Action 1 December, Early Decision II 6 January and Regular Decision 15 January.
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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
Plus fees of about USD 1,676; estimated total undergraduate cost of attendance USD 90,076.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at financialaid.rpi.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
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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
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is realistic.
We match you to the right course and intake.
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
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Ask on WhatsAppInternational undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 66,300 a year, depending on the course. Plus fees of about USD 1,676; estimated total undergraduate cost of attendance USD 90,076.
Yes. International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships (Up to USD 20,000 a year); Rensselaer Medal Scholarship. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
GESCO applies to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in United States. It was founded in 1824.
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