New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey. Founded in 1881 as Newark Technical School, it became the Newark College of Engineering in 1930 and was renamed the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1975. NJIT is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), an organization of public research universities, land-grant institutions, and state higher education officials.
As of fall 2019, NJIT offers 128 degree programs through its six schools and colleges: Newark College of Engineering, Albert Dorman Honors College, College of Architecture and Design, Ying Wu College of Computing Sciences, Martin Tuchman School of Management, and New Jersey School of Mines and Minerals. With an enrollment over 11,400 students, NJIT is the largest public university in New Jersey. It is also one of the nation’s leading polytechnic universities. U.S. News & World Report classifies NJIT as a “national university” and ranks it tied at #142 among all national universities for 2020.
NJIT Research Enterprise includes laboratories conducting cutting-edge research across various disciplines such as applied mathematics; computational biology; computer vision; cybersecurity; drug discovery; smart cities; nanotechnology; renewable energy systems including solar photovoltaics and fuel cells; transportation systems engineering; urban infrastructure planning; water resources management. According to Thomson Reuters’ Web Of Science database, NJIT faculty members published 3,291 papers between 2010–2019 which received 52,498 citations during that period resulting in an H-Index scoreof 92—placing it 8th among all public polytechnic universities in the United States. In 2015 alone, external sponsors awarded $79 million to support research at NJIT—an increase from previous years due largely to five major multi-million dollar awards from agencies such as NASA, National Science Foundation (NSF),,and United States Department Of Energy (DOE).. Notable past sponsors include companies such as Pfizer Inc., Merck & Co., Verizon Communications,,and Panasonic Corporation..
NJIT has been ranked among America’s top 100 graduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report since 1996—the only public polytechnic university to be so ranked every year since then—and placed 64th for 2020.” In recent years,”The Princeton Review” has also included NJIT on its lists featuring best business schools, best undergraduate computer science programs,and green colleges.. In 2018,’Money’ magazine ranked NJIT 126th out overall value out 711 colleges nationwide—3rd highest amongst all public polytechnic universities on that list behind only Rose–Hulman Institute Of Technology And Georgia Institute Of Technology respectively..”. Forbes Magazine similarly ranks NJIT 139th on its America’s Top Colleges list for 2019 which includes 650 institutions across the country—4th best amongst all public polytechnic universities after again only Rose–Hulman And Georgia Tech.”.
Historically known for providing access to higher education for first generation college students from immigrant families or those from underrepresented groups,,”Diverse Issues In Higher Education” has consistently ranked NJIT amongst the nation’s top 20 producers of bachelor’s degrees awarded to African American students since 2003..” For instance,—during 2017–2018 academic year,—African Americans comprised 12% Of undergraduate enrollment while receiving 19% Of all baccalaureate degrees conferred which placed it 14th nationally that year..”Other groups are also well represented at NJTI with Hispanic or Latino students making up nearly 20%Of undergraduates while comprising 25%Of all graduates during AY2017–2018 according To data reported To The National Center For Education Statistics..” Women comprise 47%Of undergraduates but still lag behind men slightly in terms gf graduate degrees conferred where they made up 43% during AY2017–2018.” However,”U .S .News & World Report” did rank The Ying Wu College Of Computing Sciences 1st nationally for percentage of bachelor’s degrees awarded To women during AY2016 – 2017 .. ”
Internationalization Is another key component At New Jersey Institute OF Technology As evidenced by Its growing student body Which now comprises Students From Over 60 Countries Representing Nearly Every Continent On Earth .” These diverse perspectives help foster creativity And collaboration both inside And outside OF The classroom setting — two qualities That Are highly prized By Many employers IN today ‘s globalized economy .. ” Located just minutes away From Manhattan , NY —One OF The Most ethnically diverse Cities On The planet With easy Access TO world – Class arts , culture , cuisine , AND entertainment —students AT NewJersey Tech Have An endless array OF opportunities available TO them right At their fingertips . “[48 It should come AS no surprise Then That many alumni have gone ON TO have successful careers AS leaders IN their respective fields After graduating FROM this prestigious institution