Welcome to Rutgers–New Brunswick
Whether you're a first-year student or well on the way to your degree, Rutgers is a big place with limitless possibilities. Click below to find handy tips to start your semester off right.
Academics
A renowned research university, full of vast resources and opportunities, Rutgers–New Brunswick attracts a diverse mix of smart, ambitious, and thoughtful individuals. Part of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Conference, Rutgers–New Brunswick offers both choice and academic excellence.
Rutgers–New Brunswick
Rutgers–New Brunswick is the leading public university in New Jersey and ranks #16 among public universities nationwide.
Undergraduate majors
Graduate programs
of graduates secured positive career outcomes within 6 months of graduation
Class of 2024
An Academic Powerhouse
Students can choose from more than 100 majors and participate in specialized programs, such as First-Year Interest Group Seminars, honors programs, the Aresty Research Center, and the Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy—all in close-knit, supportive environments.
Through our graduate and professional degree programs, Rutgers trains future generations of physicians, lawyers, scientists, business leaders, professors, public policy professionals, nurses, and so many more of the world’s changemakers.
Rutgers provides flexible continuing education programs, for everyone from gardeners to health care professionals to senior citizens. Courses are offered on campus, online, and at off-campus locations.
Big University, Big Potential
Size offers variety. Size brings opportunity. Size means possibility. The 19 schools and colleges of Rutgers–New Brunswick cover every subject, with basic enrichment on up to postdoctoral degrees, with some of the world’s most respected faculty. And finding your unique path is easier than you think.
Expect the Unexpected
Where the traditional classroom experience ends, experiential learning begins, opening doors to new ideas and new avenues to knowledge.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Our undergraduate students are encouraged to explore the process of research, hands-on, and connect with faculty mentors to help define their research goals, as well as present their findings universitywide.
Living-Learning Communities
Make new friends, connect with faculty, and ease the transition into college. Living-Learning Communities are special residence halls for first-year students who share similar academic interests, exploring them together in and out of the classroom, with unique social and networking opportunities.
Study Abroad
As we all face the rapidly increasing globalization of our economy, there’s never been a better time to understand the world around us. Rutgers offers over 180 learning opportunities that extend beyond the campus, beyond New Jersey, from high tech in Europe to high finance in China.
Off-Campus, On-Track
Rutgers students can enhance their on-campus classes and research with exclusive internships, externships, cooperative education, and service learning. Gain real-world experience before graduation, helping you stand out when landing your first job.
Libraries
The Rutgers University Libraries provide the resources and services necessary to support the mission of the university in instruction, research, and public service through libraries and centers at Rutgers–New Brunswick
With more than five million volumes and thousands of digital resources, the Rutgers University Libraries rank among the nation’s top research libraries. Our libraries hold unique print and archival collections and are media-rich environments that provide dynamic electronic scholarly resources and services that are accessible 24 hours a day.
Navigate Your Path to Success
Set yourself up for success at Rutgers–New Brunswick with hundreds of resources designed to help students thrive in and out of the classroom. You’ll find everything you need to develop and enhance academic skills, facilitate online learning, and access learning spaces and tools.