What can I apply for?

You can apply for undergraduate first-year and transfer direct entry admission routes.

Find your route to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Start your degree from day one: Begin classes for your degree from day one alongside international and American peers.
Strengthen your English: Develop your English language skills through classes, internships and social interactions.
Academic support: Utilize the university’s resources included in your tuition, such as writing labs, tutoring services, career centers and more.
University experience: Grow your global network and create lasting friendships in a traditional American campus setting.

Direct Entry means you are accepted directly into your program.
With Direct Entry, you will receive a Form I-20 for your degree program.
You will start courses for your degree as soon as you arrive on campus.
You will graduate on time alongside US university students.
You will benefit from the university’s resources and support services for all students.

As a top 100 national university, RPI offers future-focused degrees across its five schools.

Several STEM programs are ranked in the top 50 by College Factual 2025:

At RPI, degree programs sit within five schools. When you choose your degree, you'll also belong to the relevant school.

You can study a wide range of degrees through the following schools: