Find Excellence
No matter what excellence looks like to you, it’s about recognizing and releasing your potential, because through the pursuit of our goals, we’re also moving humanity forward. Such ambitions aren’t achieved in a vacuum. They take curiosity and determination, resilience and rigor, focus and collaboration. At Rutgers–New Brunswick, we know what excellence demands, and our renowned faculty don’t just instruct; they inspire.
Realize Your Potential
From engineering scientific advances to crafting emotive works of art and beyond, these inspiring students showcase some of the ways you can pursue your personal goals at Rutgers–New Brunswick.
How Rutgers Stacks Up
Rutgers–New Brunswick is routinely counted among the top colleges in America and the top universities in the world.
U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Colleges
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Real Students, Real Stories
Through academic support and real-world opportunities, Rutgers–New Brunswick helps students excel in both their studies and personal pursuits. We encourage a balanced approach (with plenty of fun) to education, leading to dedicated and successful students who make a positive impact.
Opportunity For All
College is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself, and Rutgers is ready to help by providing generous programs and financial aid options that can turn your dreams into reality.
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The Hub City
New Brunswick offers everything from vibrant, bustling neighborhoods to a tree-lined, classically collegiate campus feel. You'll find great food, culture, theater, gardens, concerts, comedy clubs, and plenty of business. It's also a short train ride from NYC and Philly, which means that your experience here reaches beyond the campus into the real world. Need a study break? Take a trip to the Jersey Shore's beautiful beaches, just 35 miles away. The experiences you'll have outside the classroom are crucial to your college experience. It's one of the reasons why students from all over the world enroll here.
Five Distinct Campuses
Rutgers–New Brunswick is comprised of five different campuses—Busch, College Avenue, Cook, Douglass, and Livingston—located within the cities of New Brunswick and Piscataway, all with their own special charm and personality.
Programs and Clubs
Hundreds of student organizations are here to further your career interests, develop news skills, break a sweat, serve the community, connect with nature, make new friends, or even hang out with puppies. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find like-minded peers to share it with.
This is What Excellence Looks Like
Our students, faculty, and alumni are leading the conversation and making their mark as they forge a path to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.
