Rourkela is well known in Odisha for its unique environment in education , particularly Engineering Education. A list of popular educational institutions under various categories including Schools are provided below.

• Popular Odia and English Medium Schools
• Colleges ( Science, Commerce and Arts )
• Engineering Colleges and Institutes
  • ITI
  • Diploma Engg. Colleges
  • Degree Engg. Colleges
• Management Colleges and Institutes
• Universities
  • Biju Patnaik University of Technology ( BPUT )
  • Metropolitan University ( Proposed by State Govt. )

Note from Rourkelacity Admin :

In order to retain and continue offering quality education and catering to its almost 6 lakhs citizens, Rourkela nees an Engineering and Medical College either from the State Govt. and/or Central Govt. investments. SAIL RSP , L&T , OCL can be pushed together to contribute towards setting up higher education opportunities in their said areas of Greater Rourkela.