The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a private, non-profit university. Founded in 1955, it operates multiple campuses, including its main locations in New York City and Long Island. As a private institution, NYIT relies on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding.
NYIT offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across fields like engineering, business, health sciences, and architecture. Its private status allows flexibility in curriculum design and admissions policies. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring academic standards are met independently of government oversight.