Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Established in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a prestigious private research university in Troy, New York, renowned for its cutting-edge research in life sciences, computational science, energy, and nanotechnology. As the oldest technological university in the United States with 200 years of history, RPI offers more than 140 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across architecture, engineering, humanities, business and science. Ranked #70 in by U.S. News & World Report, RPI has produced influential alumni, including Nobel Prize winners and industry leaders. With extensive support for international students, a vibrant campus life featuring over 200 student organizations, and proximity to major tech and business hubs in the Northeast U.S., RPI provides a rigorous and forward-thinking educational experience, continuing its legacy of excellence into its third century.