Admissions

At NJIT, you will be part of a top-tier public research university and receive a world-class education.

Undergraduate

With superior academic programs, expert faculty, exceptional research opportunities and hundreds of internship and cooperative education opportunities, NJIT prepares you for your future.

Incoming First-Year Students

Transfer Students

Graduate

Pursue a master's or doctoral degree to advance your career or remain competitive by earning a certificate in your field.

Graduate Students

Graduate Certificates

150

academic programs & degrees

Academic Majors

188

new faculty hired in the past 6 years

New Faculty

Explore Our Degrees

Learn how to apply to NJIT

First, choose which type of prospective student you are

First-Year Students
If you have less than 15 college credits and have never attended another college or university.
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Transfer Students
If you have at least 15 college credits from another college or university.
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Previously-Admitted Students
If you have attended NJIT for at least one semester, but then took at least one semester off.
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Visiting Students
NJIT welcomes visiting students who currently are or used to be enrolled at other colleges/universities.
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Graduate Students
We've got everything you need to submit a successful application for admission—whether you're applying for a master's program, a Ph.D. program, or a graduate certificate, or you just want to attend a few classes as a non-degree-seeking student.
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Graduate Certificates
Boost your career credentials and earning potential in one of NJIT’s more than 35 graduate certificate programs.
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Previously Admitted Students
If you've already finished at least one semester at NJIT, but then took a full semester or longer off, you are required to apply for readmission.
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Apply Early!
International credentials take longer to process, so we recommend that you start the application process at least six months before the start of the semester.

Undergraduate
If you are a citizen of a foreign country and are not currently living in the U.S. as a permanent resident, you should apply as an international student.
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Graduate
During our admission process, we closely review your specific academic background and particular educational system in order to make the best possible admission decisions.
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Questions? We're here to help

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Office of University Admissions
Fenster Hall, Room 100
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: 1-800-925-NJIT or 973-596-3300
Fax: 973-596-3461
Email: admissions@njit.edu

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

How much does it cost to attend NJIT?

	$32,216	Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
-	$18,913	Average amount of grants and scholarships per student

= $13,303

Average net price

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>95% of NJIT students receive scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Financial aid overview

Meet Some of our Students

We prepare our students for success the moment they step onto campus.

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If you ever need advice or help, I would be willing to bet you could find it at NJIT."

Angela Vitaletti

Class of 2018
I have a long list of things I’m grateful for at NJIT, but the people I’ve met here would be at the top of it. "

Anna Jezewska

Class of 2016
My professors and advisors at NJIT have been enormously helpful. They care about my academic and personal success."

Alexis Telyczka

Class of 2020

Get your application in on time

First-Year Students: Early Action I November 15	First-Year Students: Early Action II December 15	First-Year Students: Rolling Admissions March 1
Transfer Students June 1	International Students April 1	Previously Enrolled Students August 1

APPLICATION TYPE	FALL	SPRING
Master's - Domestic	June 1	November 15
Master's - International	May 1	November 15
Master's - Online Programs	August 1	November 15
Ph.D.	December 15	October 15
Graduate Certificates	August 1	November 15