About the University
The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT or New York Tech) is a private research university founded in 1955. It has two main campuses in New York—one in Old Westbury, on Long Island, and one in Manhattan. Additionally, it has a cybersecurity research lab and a biosciences, bioengineering lab in Old Westbury, as well as campuses in Arkansas, United Arab Emirates, China, and Canada.The New York Institute of Technology Computer Graphics Lab is an important environment in the history of computer graphics and animation, as founders of Pixar and Lucasfilm began their research there.
New York Institute of Technology offers 90 degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, in more than 50 fields of study, including architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions; management; and medicine. A non-profit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institution of higher education, NYIT has more than 10,000 students worldwide.
Why New York Institute of Technology - New York
Campus life: Connect to the energy and opportunities of one of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. New York Institute of Technology - Manhattan places you in the heart of New York City—the global capital of culture, finance, media, technology, and almost everything else.
Hands-on experience: It is the New York Institute of Technology's goal to provide their students with enough experiences to cultivate the traits they will need later in life to have satisfying lives. After graduating, NYIT alumni are prepared for long-term success in work and life, contribute to local and global communities through social and professional relationships, and remain connected to NYIT.
Enhanced learning environment: By offering programs that meet market demands, the 90+ tech-focused degree programs prepare students for jobs of the future, give them an edge in the marketplace, and help them grow as people, citizens, and professionals. The nearly 8,000 students representing 94 countries and 40 states become engaged, technologically savvy physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, healthcare professionals, and more.