New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public technology university in Newark, 20 minutes from Manhattan. It is best known for engineering, computer science, architecture and cyber security, with graduate salaries that rank among the best returns on investment of any US public university. Choose it for a focused STEM degree at public cost next to New York's job market.
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Official website: njit.edu
#791
Top 1% of US universities (PayScale)
R1 — very high research activity
20 minutes from Manhattan by train
$32,000 – $37,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$16,000 – $22,000
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 njit.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Cyber Security and Privacy
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Business and Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Return on investment in the top 1% of US universities.
Ying Wu College of Computing — one of the largest computing colleges in the New York area.
Hillier College of Architecture and Design — a leading US architecture school.
Newark campus with a train to Manhattan's Penn Station in 20 minutes.
Graduates join Prudential, Amazon, Verizon, JPMorgan, Google and New York's tech and finance firms.
Engineering and CS bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 80,000-90,000.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Around 90% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 48-acre campus sits in Newark's University Heights, a compact urban site shared with Rutgers–Newark and a short walk from the light rail and Newark Penn Station.
Newark is New Jersey's largest city, with rent below New York, a major airport and Manhattan 20 minutes away by train. The campus area has student housing and a growing arts district.
Form I-20 issued by NJIT
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
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with a 15 November 2026 Early Action deadline and a 1 March 2027 priority date for fall 2027 that give the best chance at scholarships. Graduate deadlines are rolling, with priority dates around 15 April for fall and 1 October for spring.
Undergraduates can start in fall (September) or spring (January). Most master's programmes, including computer science, data science, cyber security, electrical engineering and business information systems, admit for both fall and spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Office of Global Initiatives issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, data science, cyber security, electrical engineering and business information systems attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is selective, with an acceptance rate around 65%.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply, though need-based aid is not available. Master's applicants with strong records may receive partial tuition scholarships, and research-track students can apply for assistantships. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
