The Computer Science department at Rochester Institute of Technology, part of the B Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, offers comprehensive programs balancing theoretical foundations with practical applications. It provides nationally recognized Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, preparing students for diverse computing careers. A hallmark of the programs is the integration of RITs renowned cooperative education experience, providing invaluable real-world work opportunities. Faculty and students engage in active research across areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science, supported by state-of-the-art labs and centers including the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute. This strong emphasis on experiential learning and cutting-edge research ensures graduates are well-equipped and highly sought after in the industry.
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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private research university in the town of Henrietta in the Rochester, New York, metropolitan area. It was founded in 1829 as the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. RIT enrolls about 19,000 students, of whom 16,000 are undergraduate and 3,000 are graduate students. These students come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university has more than 4,000 faculty and staff. It also has branches abroad in China, Croatia, Kosovo, and the United Arab Emirates.
