New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university in Newark, New Jersey, founded in 1881. Classified as an R1 Doctoral University with very high research activity, NJIT offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a strong emphasis on STEM disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design is a four-year program housed in the J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design. The curriculum begins with a foundation year covering drawing, graphics, color theory, art history, math, and English, followed by six semesters of design studios, fabrication, and technical coursework including modeling/prototyping, human factors/ergonomics, sustainable materials and processes, mechanics, and electronics. Leveraging NJIT's research university environment, students can pursue advanced electives in smart products, robotics, nanotechnology, and advanced materials. Graduates find careers across consumer electronics, furniture, transportation, retail, and apparel sectors, with the university's proximity to New York City offering extensive internship and career opportunities.