M.S. in Artificial Intelligence 

at NJIT, Newark

Ranked number #121 in the USA, New Jersey Institute of Technology is considered one of the best institutes of the world. This university is considered worth the money with reasons are given below - 

• High alumni earnings with salaries going as high as USD 100K (INR 90.7L)
• Good placement rates 
• Top tier rankings
• Small class sizes 
• Strong focus on STEM
• New York City as its location 

At New Jersey Institute of Technology. the Fall intake is the most popular intake among Indian students.

It is popular because it offers the highest number of courses at the UG and PG programs. The Fall semester begins in the month of September.

Below is the application process for NJIT: 

• Applicants completed a four-year undergraduate programme accredited in the United States, or it's equivalent, and demonstrate strong academic achievement in an appropriate discipline

• GPA

• 3.0 out of 4.0 required for students with a computer Science background

• 3.0 out of 4.0 required for students without a computer Science background who may be required to enroll in bridge courses

• Applicants also must meet the English Language requirements:

• Students are also expected to have good programming skills, and a grasp of the fundamentals of computer Science (students should have acquired this knowledge in the undergraduate degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent degree)

• To ensure that students have the background to do well and succeed in doing the MS in Computer Science at NJIT, they will be required to take a short answer exam to demonstrate that students have good programming skills (in C+ or Java) and that they know the basic concepts of operating systems, networking, and databases

According to an unofficial source, NJIT acceptance rate is 65.07%. This shows that the admission policy is moderate, and it is not hard to get into the university. The university prioritizes certain academic and non-academic factors on which students must work to improve their selection probability.

Some of them include the factors given below -

• Rigor of secondary school records
• Class ranks
• Academic GPA
• Extracurricular activities

Students must focus on these factors by aiming high score and getting involved in relevant activities.

The NJIT allows various students across the world and in the fall of 2020, 11,652 students enrolled in various programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. NJIT is a diverse university allowing various international students, including many students from India. So, yes. There will be fellow Indian-origin peers at NJIT.

The cost of attending the New Jersey Institute of Technology can vary depending on the main factors such as course, level of study ( Ex UG and PG) and accommodation status. However, international students, considering the  New Jersey Institute of Technology, could be slightly higher than US students.

The Undergraduate Cost of Attendance for 2025-26 (two semesters at full-time):

On the other hand, the food, housing and other indirect additional costs, depending on the living style of UG students, are given below:

The Graduate Cost of Attendance for 2025-26 (two semesters at full-time)

On the other hand, the food, housing and other indirect additional costs, depending on the living style for Graduate students, are given below:

Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the NJIT are:

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a good university for international students who want to choose STEM education and research opportunities. NJIT is ranked #84 among national universities and #42 in top public schools. It is known for its affordable programs and a supportive community.

Popular NJIT University courses are given below -

• Engineering
• Computer
• IT services
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Business, Marketing

After finishing this curriculum students will improve their entrepreneurship skills, develop innovative ideas and can expect their career in the Technology sector and leading companies.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology's application fee for all programs is USD 75 which is INR 6.7K. The amount is non-refundable. Look at the pointers given below for Indian applicants -

• Indian applicants can either pay using a credit card or e-cheque, or internet banking. Students can process the application fee on NJIT official website along with their admission fee.
• Students facing financial hardships can request a waiver from the university.

 New Jersey Institute and  Stevens Institute of Technology are reputed institutions within the USA. Still, they have small differences in campus culture, academic programs etc. The table below compares the rankings, fees and acceptance.   However, here is the table of comparison for both the universities: