The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public research university located in Newark, New Jersey. It is state-funded and part of New Jersey’s public higher education system, offering affordable tuition rates for in-state students. NJIT receives government support and adheres to public accountability standards, distinguishing it from private institutions.
As a public university, NJIT focuses on STEM education, research, and workforce development, aligning with state and national priorities. It operates under the governance of the New Jersey state government, further confirming its public status. Private universities, by contrast, rely primarily on endowments and tuition without direct state funding.
