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Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

· Public University

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Public University
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International

Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai is a public university in the United Arab Emirates and a satellite campus of Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. It suits students who want to study at a Dubai campus and are looking at the limited programme information currently published.

  2. What you can study

    The published programme list shows one example programme: 선교중국어학과. A total of 1 programme is listed, so the current catalogue is very limited; check the official website for the full and current list before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university’s official website to confirm the current entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and whether their chosen programme is open for the intake they want. The university does not give a detailed international admissions process in the published information, so confirm directly with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Dubai will depend on housing, transport, and daily spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the published language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the teaching language for your programme, whether your qualification is accepted, and what visa, document, and deadline steps apply to international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among 37 universities in the country, this institution stands out more for being a Dubai satellite campus than for a wide published programme range. If you want a UAE option with a small listed catalogue, it is a tighter choice than many of the country’s larger universities, so the first check should be whether it offers the subject you need.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

What type of institution is Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai?

It is a public university and a satellite campus of Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, USA.

Where is the campus located?

It is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

How many programmes are listed?

One programme is listed.

What should an international applicant confirm before applying?

Confirm the current entry requirements, the programme’s teaching language, the fee, and the application deadlines on the official website or with the admissions office.

Overview

The Rochester Institute of Technology of Dubai is a satellite campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The college is located in the Dubai Silicon Oasis and started offering part-time graduate courses in Fall 2008. In 2009, the university began its full-time graduate program. RIT Dubai's first graduating class was in 2010, with the graduation ceremony taking place in Rochester, NY. In 2010, a full-time undergraduate program was started as part of the university's planned expansion. In the fall of 2011, RIT Dubai moved its campus to a new premises to accommodate the growing student body. By 2019, RIT plans to expand the campus to 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m2) to provide facilities for 4,000 students.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Arab Emirates.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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