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Rochester Institute of Technology—Sustainability & Architecture

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The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a multidisciplinary academic unit of the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, USA. The mission of GIS is to undertake world-class education and research missions in sustainability.

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GIS academic and research programs focus on sustainable production, sustainable energy, sustainable mobility, and ecologically friendly information technology systems. These programs are led by a multidisciplinary team of faculty and researchers who collaborate with organizations locally, nationally, and internationally to create implementable solutions to complex sustainability programs.

Academic activities at GIS are complemented by five state-of-the-art research units:

  • Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery (C3R): an internationally recognized center for applied research in remanufacturing.
  • Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing (COESM): dedicated to enhancing the environmental and economic performance of products and processes.
  • Center for Sustainable Mobility (CSM): focused on developing viable technologies for sustainable transportation systems and the support of complex equipment systems.
  • New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I): a research and technology transfer center funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to provide a state-wide, comprehensive and integrated program of environmental research, technology development and diffusion, outreach, training and education.
  • NanoPower Research Labs (NPRL): dedicated to the development of new materials and devices for power generation and storage for microelectronic components and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).

Overview

School Type

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Website: www.rit.edu

Contact: Rochester Institute of Technology—Sustainability & Architecture

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Student Experience

Student Experience

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Affordability

Affordability

  • Financial Aid
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  • Employer Reimbursement Plan
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Graduate Assistantships
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Architecture
Sustainable Systems
Ph.D. in Sustainability
Architecture

Architecture

Learn more about the Master of Architecture program and career options here.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $140 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start
Enrollment
Full-time - Daytime & Evening Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.

Sustainable Systems

Sustainable Systems

Find the details about the MS in Sustainable Systems here.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $150 fee per semester
Time to Completion
3 Years

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, GRE, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall & Spring Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-Time - Evening & Daytime Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This program is full-time and on campus.

Ph.D. in Sustainability

Ph. D. in Sustainability

Find the details about the Ph.D. in Sustainability here.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan 15
Cost
$1815 per credit hour - $150 fee per semester
Time to Completion
1-2 Years on Full-Time Basis

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, GRE, and meet the minimum requirements.

Program Options

Start and Timing
Fall Start - Year Round
Enrollment
Full-Time - Daytime & Evening Classes
Classroom Type
On Campus

This program is full-time and begins in the Fall.

What Others are Saying

RIT provides you with everything you need. There are people to guide you and you can utilize this for your own benefit. The academic strength of RIT, coupled with the many career services offered by RIT, directs you toward success.
— Sai Ashwin Parakkal of India, 2017, MS Computer Science

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RIT Admissions

585-475-2229, 866-260-3950

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Main Campus

One Lomb Memorial Drive

Rochester, NY 14623-5603

585-475-2411

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