Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Rochester , United States

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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a technology-focused university in Rochester, New York, offering BFA and MFA Industrial Design programs that combine product development, prototyping, fabrication, and industry-facing studio work.

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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a technology-focused university in Rochester, New York, where Industrial Design education connects creative practice with technical development and manufacturing. The four-year, 126-credit BFA covers the design process from concept and visual communication through three-dimensional prototyping and market preparation, while the two-year, 60-credit MFA supports advanced study.

Students work across products such as electronics, furniture, home goods, automobiles, appliances, and medical devices, using digital and physical fabrication methods. The Metaproject senior capstone connects student teams with industry partners, and the program provides access to a Fab Lab with 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC routers.

Academic Programme

DegreeDurationCredits
BFA Industrial Design (4yr/126 credits)4yr126cr
MFA Industrial Design (2yr/60 credits)2yr60cr

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