School Details
Join a school that is used to being the first, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The first technological research university in the United States, Rensselaer is also the first to deploy IBM Quantum System One on campus. Today it is known as one of the world’s most renowned technological research universities. Rensselaer students strive to define the scientific and technological advances of our world while completing research that transcends disciplines. There are five key areas of research:
- Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Energy, Environment, and Smart Systems
- Media, Arts, Science, and Technology
- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
Spread over five schools, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers more than 140 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. For those seeking more convenient degree options, Rensselaer also offers several graduate degrees and certificates online. With online learning, students are able to access coursework anytime and from anywhere using RensselaerStudio. Rensselaer online degrees can be completed at each student’s own pace and are taught by faculty who also act as mentors. All students are encouraged to conduct research and pursue interdisciplinary studies.
Accreditation & Licensing
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)