Explore the world at Rutgers
If you’re ready to explore the world, you’re wise to consider Rutgers. Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eight oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. Today, Rutgers is one of America’s premier public research universities with a location that can’t be beat— just minutes from New York City and Philadelphia along the northeastern coast of the United States. Rutgers is the State University of New Jersey, a metropolitan state with an ocean to the east and mountains to the west. Rutgers serves New Jersey’s three regions with campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick.
Academic Life
Rutgers offers top-ranked degree programs in business, liberal arts, humanities and the physical and biological sciences, as well as in applied sciences such as pharmacy and engineering. Rutgers faculty members are experts in their fields, offering state-of-the-art undergraduate course instruction and opportunities for undergraduates to work on cutting edge research projects. Rutgers students know our faculty to be both knowledgeable and approachable. Because Rutgers has a 1:14 faculty student ratio, faculty members are able to serve as student advisors and mentors.
More than 50,000 students and 9,000 award-winning faculty and staff live and learn together in this vibrant academic community. Rutgers is committed to the highest standards of teaching, research, and service and offers many opportunities for international students. Come to Rutgers and:
- join one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States
- pursue an academic program that is among the best in the world
- practice your English-speaking skills with native speakers in classrooms and social settings
- spend holidays with local host families, making lifelong connections through our International Friendship Program
- and much more
View an overview of the global community that is Rutgers, complete with programs of study and information about student life, which you may download as an eBook or PDF.
