Leeds University
Business School
This is a general guide to a Leeds University Business School Study Abroad Partner. Information
is for guidance only and may be subject to change.
Partner:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Location:
Approx Number of Students:
New York, USA
7000
General Information
Rensselaer’s Lally School is focused on developing aspiring business leaders who have a passion
for technology with the ability to work across business functions. Our programs are built around the
themes of innovation and technology entrepreneurship in the global economy. Tapping into
Rensselaer’s interdisciplinary advantage, Lally students have access to the management school’s
highly respected international faculty as well as to students and faculty from architecture,
engineering, humanities and social sciences, information technology, science, the Rensselaer
Technology Park and the Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship.
University Website
School/Faculty Website
Incoming Student Website
http://www.rpi.edu/index.html
http://www.rpi.edu/academics/business.html
http://undergrad.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=108
Academic Information
Workload
14-16 credits per term. Students need to be enrolled in at least 12 credits for immigration
purposes. Students must agree their credit load with their Leeds study abroad coordinator.
Accommodation
Cost
Private
University
Not known
$7000 for triple occupancy to $9080 for single occupancy.
Although a place in university accommodation cannot be guaranteed, RPI have never had
problems allocating rooms to students in the past. Residences vary greatly in price. Meal plans are
available but can be expensive. Previous students have commented that in the right residence,
students can cook for themselves and perhaps save some money. Off-campus accommodation is
also available for students and they should consult the website for information. Students do not
usually have any difficulty securing a place in off-campus accommodation. RPI will work
individually with each student to assist with their arrangements.
Accommodation Websites
Private Accommodation
University Accommodation
http://reslife.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=74&setappvar=currentCat(74)
http://reslife.rpi.edu/
Leeds University
Business School
The Region
Troy has a population of about 50,000 people and is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson
River. Troy is known as the Collar City and is the home of Uncle Sam. It is considered to be the
official gateway to the New York Canal System and boasts a picturesque waterfront park, a dock,
and a marina. The city itself is acclaimed for events like its River Street Festival, the nation's
largest Flag Day parade, and the wintertime favourite - the Victorian Stroll. The Capital region
offers myriad trails for skiers, snowboarders, hikers, and mountain-bikers. The Adirondack
Mountains of New York, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, Vermont’s Green Mountains and New
York’s Catskills are all within an hour of Troy, and offer hundreds of areas for camping, hiking, and
skiing. Many clubs sponsored by the Rensselaer Union take full advantage of these natural
resources. Nearby cities and major attractions include New York City (159 miles away), Boston
(174 miles away) and Montreal (225 miles away).
Further information
http://troyny.gov/Home.aspx