San Diego Institute of Technology

SAN DIEGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

A modern institute at the intersection of technology, design, and education — inspired by timeless institutions of knowledge, built for the 21st century

The San Diego Institute of Technology (SDIT) is a nonprofit research and education institute reimagining what higher education can be — affordable, open, and designed to help people think, build, and live well in the modern world.

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Reimagining what education can be.

The San Diego Institute of Technology (SDIT) is an independent, nonprofit research and education institute founded to bridge the gap between engineering, design, and the humanities.

We believe the next era of progress will be defined not just by intelligence — but by integrity, creativity, and wisdom.

Education

Open, affordable, and rigorous learning for the modern age — rooted in philosophy, systems thinking, and hands-on creation.

Research

We explore emerging frontiers in technology and human understanding — fostering innovation that serves both people and society.

Community

A culture of collaboration, creativity, and shared purpose — grounded in San Diego’s coastal energy and spirit of innovation.

Building the future of education from the ground up

Where ideas become action.

At the San Diego Institute of Technology, education isn’t confined to classrooms or degree tracks — it’s an evolving ecosystem of ideas, labs, and open knowledge.

We’re building a new model of learning that unites the precision of engineering with the curiosity of the arts, and the timeless pursuit of wisdom with the tools of the modern world.

Our programs bridge theory and practice:

A Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies — open-source and in development, designed to form the mind before the résumé.
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering — coming soon, shaped by real-world innovation and emerging technology.
A network of Labs & Fellowships — spaces where ideas become prototypes, where research fuels creativity, and where students become contributors.

Knowledge at SDIT isn’t hidden behind tuition walls. Our open-source curriculum is freely available to anyone seeking clarity, depth, and direction in an age of noise.

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A different kind of institute.

SDIT stands apart by combining the spirit of research with the heart of human learning. We’re not a startup or a university copy — we’re an evolving experiment in how knowledge is created, shared, and applied.

Open to All — Our open-source curriculum invites anyone to learn, contribute, and grow.
Mission-Driven Nonprofit — Founded to serve the public good, not shareholders.
Rooted in San Diego — Where the coastline meets creativity — a living lab for innovation and culture.
Fellowships & Labs — Empowering builders, researchers, and artists to turn ideas into impact.
Independent & Visionary — Free to experiment, evolve, and build the kind of education the world actually needs.

Ask yourself: Do you want knowledge — or wisdom?

At SDIT, education isn’t about collecting credentials. It’s about cultivating the ability to think, create, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

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