University Heights
Newark, New Jersey 07102

The New Jersey Institute of Technology, located in the University Heights area of downtown Newark, New Jersey, is the state's science and technology university. Only 20 minutes from New York City by train, NJIT has served as the state's public, technological research institution since 1881.

NJIT has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier national research university. The New Jersey technology school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education, and some individual areas of study carry their own additional accreditations.

Noted for its diverse campus community, the New Jersey Institute of Technology's mission is to provide opportunities for and promote education, research, economic development, and public service. They offer continuing and professional education programs as well as online courses and competitive internships.

Quick Facts:

Six specialized schools at NJIT -- engineering, architecture, science and liberal arts, business and management, honors, and computer sciences -- offer over 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including over 35 bachelor's, over 40 master's, and over 18 doctoral programs.

The Murray Center for Women in Technology is an informal support center and meeting place for female undergraduates, dedicated to helping women excel in science fields.

Over 70 student organizations are in existence at NJIT, including religious groups, service organizations, academic clubs, student leadership organizations, and cultural groups, as well as a thriving Greek life.

Athletics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology are part of NCAA Division I for both men's and women's sports teams. Intramural sports are also offered on campus.

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