[24][25] In the higher education community at the time, a debate arose around the concern that humanities studies would be overshadowed by too much emphasis on science and engineering.

NYIT's goal was to create a balance between science/engineering and a liberal arts education, and ever since, it has been focusing on this model to prepare students for current and future careers.

[17] NYIT CG Lab was regarded as the top computer animation research and development group in the world during the late 70s and early 80s.

The student engineering team spent three years designing and building the high-performance hybrid electric car that beat 43 other vehicles.

In 2007 the university received $500,000 in federal funding to develop a "green print" initiative to research alternative fuel technology and determine its carbon footprint.

In 2008 NYIT was awarded a $130,000 research contract by United Space Alliance to help NASA scientists design the crew module of the Orion spacecraft using 3-D motion capture technology.

NYIT's College of Osteopathic Medicine also uses 3-D motion capture technology to help doctors better identify mobility and stability problems in patients with Parkinson's disease.

The event brought together representatives from non-governmental organizations, international corporations, and universities to discuss the need to safeguard the planet's water resources.

[38] In 2015, NYIT received from New York State a grant of $0.4 million for a portion of the costs required to renovate a 5,300-square-foot facility to house three new laboratories on its Old Westbury campus.

To preserve the natural beauty of the landscape, other buildings are clustered in low, modern structures surrounded by trees and open vistas.

[47] In 2014, New York Tech announced a $93 million plan to erect seven new buildings on its Old Westbury campus, including four, four-story residence halls.

[48][49] In 2015, NYIT received from New York State a grant for a portion of the costs required to renovate a 5,300-square-foot facility to house three new laboratories on its Old Westbury campus.

A scenic 10-15 minute drive from the Old Westbury campus, this residence hall will have modern rooms, a fitness center, laundry facilities and a swimming pool.

[55][56] The Student Solutions Center (Enrollment Services, Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar) and International Education are located in the New Technology Building, 16 West 61st Street.

[13] In addition to its United States locations, New York Institute of Technology has a presence in the following countries: NYIT-Nanjing was established in collaboration with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

The NYIT-CUC programs are highly selective, and students chosen from throughout China had to meet both NYIT and CUC admissions standards, including the ability to take their courses in English.

[80] NYIT-Vancouver offers graduate degrees and has two campus locations: one in downtown Vancouver, in the heart of the financial district and close to many cultural venues, and the other in a suburban locale.

[81] In December 2022, New York Tech-Vancouver closed its downtown location and moved into an expanded and redesigned space at Broadway Tech Centre due to persistent enrollment growth.

[82] NYIT-Manama offered undergraduate and graduate degrees until 2014 in fields including business, computer graphics, engineering, and interior design.

[83] NYIT-Amman offered until 2013 undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields including business, computer graphics, engineering, and information technology.

[8] The New York campuses include four libraries:[104] Access to the collection of books, periodicals and journals is open to registered NYIT students and alumni.

[108][109] NYIT also has student exchange programs with universities in Denmark, Netherlands, China, United Kingdom, India, Costa Rica, Germany, Brazil, and France.

[135] To date, NYIT has received funding from public, private, and government agencies, including among others: New York Tech's academic centers focus on interdisciplinary research and bring together departments, faculty, and students for collaborations and exchanges of ideas.

NYIT's College of Osteopathic Medicine uses 3-D motion capture technology to help doctors better identify mobility and stability problems in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Radio station WNYT was formed shortly after NYIT opened its Old Westbury campus in the mid-1960s, operating from studios located in Education Hall.

The student-run station has alternately broadcast on campus via carrier current and closed circuit connections, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, it served as the audio for Cablevision's on-screen program guide.

[185] Many have gone into business and finance, including: Vincent L. Sadusky, Chief Executive Officer at Univision Communications Inc;[186] John Antioco, CEO, Blockbuster Video, Chairman, Board of Directors, Red Mango; Richard J. Daly, CEO, Broadridge Financial Solutions; Linda Davila, Chairperson, First Vice President, Investments Merrill Lynch;[187][188] Eli Wachtel, Managing Director, Bear Stearns; Gary S. Lynch, managing director, Marsh & McLennan Companies;[189] Itzhak Fisher, executive vice president, Nielsen Holdings, he also founded and served as CEO of RSL Communications, an over $1.5-billion telecommunications company with over 2,500 employees in 22 countries;[190][191] Steve Johnson, Director for Labor Relations at The Coca-Cola Company;[192] Robert E. Evanson, President, McGraw-Hill Education; Jerry Romano, chairman, New York Emmy Awards;[193] Monte N. Redman, CEO, Astoria Financial; Patricia McMahon, vice president and general manager at Northrop Grumman,[194] and vice president and general manager at BAE Systems;[194] Indera Rampal-Harrod, director of human resources, American Express;[195] Roseann Stichnoth, executive vice president and head of the Financial Services Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York;[196] Chen Ningning, self-made billionaire; and Matthew F. Calamari, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Trump Organization.

IEEE Board of Directors member, and 2016 IEEE President;[204] Mark B. Berger, senior vice president and chief information officer, SWBC;[205] Steven Wolk, chief technology officer, P. C. Richard & Son;[206] Michael McCrackan, Research and Development Director, Kodak;[207] Vincent Connare, font designer and former Microsoft employee, amongst his creations are the Comic Sans font, and the Trebuchet MS font; James Chemp, Director of engineering and energy, 7-Eleven;[208] Philip Fasano, executive vice president and chief information officer at American International Group (AIG); and Patri Friedman, Software Engineer at Google.

Former Minister of Communications and Works and Mayor of Polis Chrysochou; Andre Pierre, former Democratic mayor of North Miami; Rafael Piñeiro, First Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD); Brian M. McLaughlin, New York state assemblyman; Nicholas Estavillo, NYPD Chief of Patrol; Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator; Keith Kazmark, Mayor of Woodland Park, New Jersey; H.E Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and a member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Abubakar Kabir Bichi, member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives and Thani Ahmed Alzeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab Emirates.

NYIT's campuses have been the backdrop for movies such as Arthur and Three Days of the Condor and TV shows including Gossip Girl and Four Weddings.