New England Institute of Technology is a private technical university in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. It teaches engineering technology, IT, cybersecurity, health, automotive and building trades, with most degrees built around lab work. Programmes are short and quarter-based, so students finish quickly.
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States
Official website: neit.edu
1940 in Rhode Island
Technical and applied degrees
East Greenwich, near Providence
$28,000 – $36,000
International students, before scholarships
$15,000 – $19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on neit.edu before you apply.
BS Cybersecurity
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Oct, Jan, Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Oct, Jan, Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Oct, Jan, Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
AS Automotive Technology
Associate DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Oct, Jan, Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Hands-on labs in almost every course.
Degrees completed on a fast quarter schedule.
A modern campus near Providence.
Graduates join Electric Boat, CVS Health and New England tech firms.
STEM graduates may qualify for extended OPT.
Trades graduates move straight into skilled jobs.
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The campus is a modern site in East Greenwich with labs and a residence hall.
Rhode Island is small and coastal. Providence is 20 minutes away and Boston about an hour.
Form I-20 issued by New England Tech
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
New England Tech reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply three to four months before the quarter.
Programmes start in several quarters, usually October, January and March.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from New England Tech first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Cybersecurity, mechanical engineering technology, IT and automotive technology are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
The university offers some scholarships. Ask admissions.
