Overview

If you find yourself drawn to a collection of interests that don’t fit neatly into a conventional academic program, Rochester Institute of Technology’s bachelor of Individualized Studies may be for you. This program, formerly known as applied arts and sciences, is offered through the School of Individualized Study and allows you to customize an academic program around your interests, goals, and career aspirations.

Key Features

Customized, Personalized Program of Study: Design a unique, multidisciplinary degree that enables you to combine several areas of academic interest to create a customized bachelor's degree.
Faculty Support: Enjoy high-touch, continual, personalized advising.
Industry Experience: Complete a cooperative education experience in industry, engage in undergraduate research, or study abroad to gain real-world experience.

Programme Structure

This collection of degree programs is:

forward-thinking and future-forming, and prepares you to excel in the multidisciplinary nature of our modern, dynamic economy.

With RIT’s rich and diverse academic portfolio - which includes 100+ undergraduate programs, options, and concentrations - you can combine:

a variety of courses to create concentrations that provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to attain your professional ambitions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Spring Semester applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

General Studies View 574 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

4 years of English with a strong performance is expected.
3 years of social studies and/or history with a strong performance is expected.
3 years of math is required and must include algebra, geometry, and algebra 2/trigonometry.
2-3 years of science.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Out-of-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year

Additional Details

online option: $1382/credit.

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Individualized Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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