Academic Credentials:

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree (preferably with a GPA of around 3.0/4.0; lower GPAs may warrant conditional admission).

Specific prerequisites depend on program:

Engineering Master’s: Require an undergraduate degree in the same or closely related engineering field.

MS in Organizational Leadership & Innovation: Open to applicants with a solid academic or professional background in any discipline.

Work Experience / Resume:

A resume or CV detailing relevant professional experience is required for all graduate applicants.

English Language Proficiency:

Applicants must meet minimum scores:

TOEFL iBT: ≥ 79 (PBT 550, CBT 213)

IELTS: ≥ 6.5 (some Professional Studies programs accept 6.0)

EmSAT – English: ≥ 1550 (some flexibility to 1400 for professional studies)

Applicants with prior English-medium education may be exempt.

Application Materials:

Application form

Resume/CV

Academic transcripts (with English translation if needed)

Two letters of recommendation

Official TOEFL/IELTS score

Copy of passport / Emirates ID if applicable

Personal Statement (~500 words) addressing motivations, objectives, and fit

Admissions are determined by the Graduate Department in Rochester, NY, once the RIT Dubai office forwards your complete application.