New Jersey Institute of Technology
(NJIT)
About
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey, United States, with a graduate-degree-granting satellite campus in Jersey City. Founded in 1881 with the support of local industrialists and inventors, especially Edward Weston, NJIT opened as Newark Technical School in 1885 with 88 students. As of fall 2022 the university enrolls 12,332 students from...
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey, United States, with a graduate-degree-granting satellite campus in Jersey City. Founded in 1881 with the support of local industrialists and inventors, especially Edward Weston, NJIT opened as Newark Technical School in 1885 with 88 students. As of fall 2022 the university enrolls 12,332 students from 92 countries, about 2,500 of whom live on its main campus in Newark's University Heights district.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,459
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 29%
- Female : Male
- 29 : 71
- Staff
- 1,830
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 188 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 292 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =334 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,018 | 43.1 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of New Jersey Institute of Technology?
New Jersey Institute of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 761-770, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =873.
When was New Jersey Institute of Technology founded?
New Jersey Institute of Technology was founded in 1881.
What are the top subjects at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Top subjects at New Jersey Institute of Technology include: Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Control, Transportation Science & Technology.
Where is New Jersey Institute of Technology located?
New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in Newark, United States.