New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey. Founded in 1881 with the support of local industrialists and inventors especially Edward Weston, NJIT opened as Newark Technical School in 1885 with 88 students. The school grew into a classic engineering college &ndash; Newark College of Engineering &ndash; and then, with the addition of a School of Architecture in 1973, into a polytechnic university that now hosts five colleges and one school. As of fall 2019, the university enrolls about 11,500 students, 2,000 of whom live on campus.

NJIT offers 52 undergraduate (Bachelor of Science/Arts) majors and 67 graduate (Masters and PhD) programs. Via its Honors College it also offers professional programs in Healthcare and Law in collaboration with nearby institutions including Rutgers Medical School and Seton Hall Law School. Cross-registration with Rutgers University-Newark which borders its campus is also available. NJIT is classified among the &quot;R1: Doctorial Universities &ndash; Very high research activity&quot;. It operates the Big Bear Solar Observatory and the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, two major off-campus research facilities, and several automated stations in Antarctica.

Facts

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	<li>In 2017 the university issued 2,951 degrees comprising 59 PhDs, 1512 bachelor&#39;s and 1281 master&#39;s degrees.</li>
	<li>The University has 21 departments, 5 Colleges and one school under its management.</li>
	<li>The international students make up 15% of total student strength leading to a diverse crowd at the university.</li>
	<li>The university emphasis on research which is evident from it&#39;s R&amp;D expenditures of $162 million in 2018.</li>
	<li>The varsity sport members of the university are called Highlanders.</li>
</ol>

About

On-campus facilities

The university has 4 Resident halls as their on campus housing having capacity of 2000 students. The accommodations are close to university as well as help you to bond with other students. Some of facilities offered there are:-

<ul>
	<li>Fully furnished, air conditioned, rooms with internet and TV cable connection.</li>
	<li>study areas, laundry room, lounges, recreational space, and vending machines.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>New Jersey Institute of Technology campus is located in Newark, New Jersey. The city is popularly known for its amazing food, professional sports and performance spaces.</li>
	<li>The campus is 20 minutes away from the world&rsquo;s largest city, New York.</li>
	<li>NJIT campus has doubled its campus size in the past decade to include a 190,000 square foot campus center, new residence halls and a 110 million USD wellness and event center</li>
	<li>The campus provides facilities such as research facilities, technology-filled classrooms and libraries.</li>
	<li>Apart from offering world-class education, the institute is popularly known for allowing its students to participate in more than 130 student clubs and organizations and community service projects.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>New Jersey Institute of Technology offers 5 co-ed residence halls and Greek village that accommodates 2000+ students.</li>
	<li>First-year students live in Redwood Halls, Cyprus and Honors while upper-class students have designated rooms in every building.</li>
	<li>The rooms are fully furnished with beds, closet, chair, desk, internet connection and cable connection. A streaming service known as the Residence Hall Cinema is also available.</li>
	<li>The common areas in residence halls are equipped with facilities including the study area, kitchen, lounges, snack and soda machine and laundry room.</li>
	<li>Residence halls have electronic card access and a 24-hour desk attendant to provide security to residents.</li>
</ul>

Off-campus facilities

There are various Off-Campus accommodations available in New Jersey, you can even take assistance from the University to find a suitable one. The facilities would include furniture like bed, chair, tables, wardrobe, etc. Some may even include laundry and meal plans.

Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food)

If you&#39;re worried about finding vegan food in New Jersey then you can be relieved. There are various food places that offers vegan food like:-

<ul>
	<li>Blueberry Cafe</li>
	<li>The Healthy Hippy</li>
	<li>The Zucchini Bar</li>
	<li>Vege Kingdom Cafe</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

<ul>
	<li>Official high school/ college transcripts</li>
	<li>Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 or equivalent</li>
	<li><a href="https://collegedunia.com/exams/sat" target="_blank">SAT</a>/ACT score (not mandatory for fall semester)</li>
	<li>Proof of English language proficiency: Instead of TOEFL/IELTS test score, Duolingo English Test Score can be submitted</li>
	<li>Placement test in English Composition must be taken after arriving at the institute.</li>
	<li>Photocopy of visa and passport along with an application for the Form I-20</li>
	<li>Applicants applying for the architecture and design programs are required to submit a portfolio of their work in the related field</li>
	<li>Letter of recommendation</li>
	<li>Personal Essay</li>
	<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
	<li><a href="https://collegedunia.com/exams/gmat" target="_blank">GMAT</a>&nbsp;or GRE score for graduate programs (not mandatory for fall semester)</li>
	<li>Resume</li>
</ul>

Application Fee:&nbsp;UG: 75 USD

Student Clubs

You&#39;ll find some of the great technical clubs at New Jersey Institute of Technology, out of which some are:-

<ul>
	<li>ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)</li>
	<li>International Game Developers Association (IGDA)</li>
	<li>Information Systems Club</li>
</ul>

Popular majors/top fields of study

The top fields in the institution which students opt for are:-

<ul>
	<li>Computer science</li>
	<li>Electronics and electrical engineering</li>
	<li>Mechanical Engineering</li>
	<li>Information technology</li>
	<li>Civil engineering</li>
	<li>Architecture</li>
</ul>

Part-time jobs

There are various Off-Campus part time job opportunities in New Jersey at the local businesses. The jobs would include cashier, factory worker, customer executive etc. You can visit various online marketplaces and search for a suitable job.

Davud Bader is a Notable faculty in the Department of Computer Science. He is an IEEE Fellow, AAAS Fellow, SIAM Fellow.&nbsp;

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To make your study affordable, the university offers Scholarships and grants which you can avail if you fit in requirements like:-

<ul>
	<li>Dean&#39;s Fund for Student Development</li>
	<li>The Boren Scholarships</li>
	<li>Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program</li>
	<li>Financial aid to international students is being offered in the form of scholarships, private loans, non-NJ NJIT Academic Excellence award and Albert Dorman Honors College scholarship.</li>
	<li>Nearly 80% of New Jersey Institute of Technology undergraduates and 92% first time freshmen and transfer students receive financial aid, grants and scholarships.</li>
	<li>Although international students are not eligible for federal aid, they are still entitled to apply for education loans and international scholarships.</li>
	<li>The Non-NJ Academic Excellence Award covers the tuition expenses for international freshmen applicants based on academic achievements. It is renewable up to 8 semesters if the applicant maintains 3.0 GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress.</li>
	<li>Albert Dorman Honors College scholarship is meant for students who have been accepted to the Honors college.</li>
	<li>International students are eligible for private loans from external agencies or government institutions if they have an U.S. citizen or permanent resident as co-signer for the loan.</li>
</ul>

Financial Aid

Facilities

The university focuses on both athletics and research. It has some of the best research equipment and big arenas for athletics. Out of which some of them are:-

<ul>
	<li>Multi-purpose Wellness and Events Center (WEC) of 209,000 sq.ft, which has a retractable-seating arena having a capacity of 3,500 spectators or 4,000 event participants.</li>
	<li>State of the art research facilities like Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO), Owens Valley Solar Array (OVSA), Space Weather Research Laboratory and many more.</li>
</ul>

Campus safety

The University has taken various steps to ensure your safety and security at the campus. And some of them are:-

<ul>
	<li>CCTV cameras for surveillance and monitoring.</li>
	<li>Lab safety protocols and guidelines in case of occupational hazard.</li>
</ul>

Place description

The largest city of New Jersey is Newark and the capital is Trenton. The state is known for its busy roads, beaches, great food, and diverse cultures. It is also the most population dense area among other US states.

Important landmarks/places nearby

There are some attractions in New Jersey which you shouldn&#39;t miss on while travelling here:-

<ul>
	<li>Island Beach State Park</li>
	<li>Cape May City Beaches</li>
	<li>Cape May Lighthouse</li>
	<li>Atlantic City Boardwalk</li>
</ul>

Crime rate

New Jersey has very low crime rates in the US and is one of the safest areas of the US. As for statistics, only 209 crimes per 100,000 people. If there&#39;s an emergency the authorities are there to help you.&nbsp;

Nearby Airports

Airports can help you in fast overseas travel as well as intercountry travel. Some of the nearby airports are:-

<ul>
	<li>John F. Kennedy International Airport (37 mi)</li>
	<li>Newark Liberty International Airport (4.8 mi)</li>
</ul>

Nearby Subways and train stations

Transits are good for short distance travel and day to day travel. And some of the nearby one&#39;s are:-

<ul>
	<li>Newark Penn Station (0.8 mi)</li>
	<li>Harrison Path Station (1.7 mi)</li>
	<li>Newark Broad St (0.5 mi)</li>
</ul>

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New Jersey Institute of Technology graduates are successfully placed after completing the requirements of their program through career development services. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Career Development Services is operating virtually to assist undergraduate and graduate students with career planning. Services including interviews, workshops, career counseling and company information centers are being conducted virtually. Students are required to book their appointments with a career advisor via handshake.

Over 1,300 full-time employees participate in career fairs organized by the institute. Companies participating in the fall 2020 virtual fair include UPS, Tata Consultancy Services, L&rsquo;Oreal, Johnson &amp; Johnson to name a few. The average salary of an NJIT graduate is 70,000 USD. Majority of NJIT graduates are hired in the field of marketing, banking and information technology.

Internships

Internships shows the employer that you&#39;ve practical experience of your field and increases your chances of getting a job. You can opt for co-op programs where Internship is part of curriculum, other than that there are various online sites and company fares which will help you land an internship.

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Types of companies

After the completion of program student mostly work in following types of companies:-

<ul>
	<li>Educational institution</li>
	<li>Consultancy firms</li>
	<li>Pharmaceutical companies</li>
	<li>Healthcare providers</li>
	<li>IT firms</li>
</ul>

Sector

The recruited students work in following sectors:-

<ul>
	<li>Education</li>
	<li>IT</li>
	<li>Pharma</li>
	<li>Finance</li>
	<li>Healthcare</li>
</ul>

Profiles

The students who are placed are given following job profiles:-

<ul>
	<li>Engineering</li>
	<li>IT</li>
	<li>Business development</li>
	<li>Operation</li>
	<li>Program and project management</li>
	<li>Education</li>
</ul>

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Placements

New Jersey has climate on a moderate side, if you&#39;re someone who likes a mix of climate then this can be a good option. The summers in New Jersey are warm and comfortable while winters are cold and humid.

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