Study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Mind and Hand: Innovation Since 1861
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), founded in 1861, is a world-renowned private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, particularly for science, engineering, technology, and business.
MIT has produced 101 Nobel laureates, 26 Turing Award winners, and 8 Fields Medalists. Its alumni have founded companies including Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Qualcomm, Dropbox, and Bose β with MIT-linked companies generating annual revenue equivalent to the world's 10th-largest economy.
MIT's mission emphasizes advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world. The university's distinctive culture combines rigorous academics with a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem-solving.
5 Schools + 1 College of Computing
MIT's academic departments span engineering, science, business, design, humanities, and computing
School of Engineering
BS / MEng / SM / PhD
The largest school at MIT, home to the world's top-ranked engineering programs.
Programs
MIT Sloan School of Management
MBA / MFin / PhD
A global leader in management education, known for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Programs
School of Science
BS / SM / PhD
Fundamental research that pushes the boundaries of human knowledge.
Programs
School of Architecture & Planning
BArch / MArch / MCP / PhD
Combining design, technology, and planning to shape the built environment.
Programs
School of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
BS / SM / PhD
Exploring the human experience through rigorous inquiry and creative expression.
Programs
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
BS / MEng / SM / PhD
MIT's newest college, dedicated to computing and AI across all disciplines.
Programs
Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2024-25
Figures represent MIT's estimated cost of attendance for 2024-25. Actual costs may vary. Graduate tuition varies by program. Verify current figures at MIT's official website.
Financial Aid
MIT is committed to affordability. Undergraduate admission is need-blind for all applicants (domestic and international), and MIT meets 100% of demonstrated financial need without loans.
Graduate Funding
Most PhD students: full tuition + stipend + health insurance
Research Assistantships (RA) cover tuition and provide stipend
Teaching Assistantships (TA) available across departments
MIT Sloan: merit-based fellowships for MBA students
External fellowships: NSF, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge
Admission Requirements
Early Action
November 1 (Early Action)
Decision: Mid-December
Regular Action
January 1 (Regular Action)
Decision: Mid-March (Pi Day β March 14)
Application Requirements
English Proficiency: TOEFL 90+ (minimum) or IELTS 7.0+ or Duolingo 120+ (for non-native speakers)
Life at MIT
Where brilliant minds collaborate, create, and push boundaries
Living Groups
36 residence halls, fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups
Research Labs
30+ interdisciplinary labs including MIT Media Lab, Lincoln Lab, and CSAIL
Athletics
33 varsity sports β most Division III programs of any U.S. university
Student Organizations
500+ student organizations spanning technology, arts, culture, and service
Innovation & Startups
MIT Innovation Initiative, delta v accelerator, $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
Libraries & Makerspaces
5 libraries, MIT Hobby Shop, Project Manus makerspaces, 3D printing labs
Arts & Culture
MIT Museum, List Visual Arts Center, music ensembles, theater groups
Hacking Tradition
MIT's unique tradition of creative, harmless pranks celebrating ingenuity
Research, Innovation & Career Outcomes
Research & Innovation
MIT Media Lab
Interdisciplinary research on technology, multimedia, and design
CSAIL
Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory β largest lab at MIT
Lincoln Laboratory
Federally funded R&D center for national security technology
MIT Energy Initiative
Research on clean energy, sustainability, and climate solutions
Koch Institute
Cancer research integrating engineering and biology
Broad Institute
Genomics and biomedicine (joint with Harvard)
International Students
~33% of graduate students and ~11% of undergraduates are international (from 100+ countries)
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Hear from MIT Students
Raj K.
India
βMIT doesn't just teach you to solve problems β it teaches you to find the right problems to solve. The resources here are unlike anywhere else.β
Computer Science & Engineering, Class of 2026
Sofia R.
Brazil
βThe entrepreneurship ecosystem at MIT is incredible. I've already connected with co-founders and investors through classes alone.β
MBA, MIT Sloan 2025
Yuki T.
Japan
βMy research is fully funded and I work alongside Nobel laureates. MIT gave me the freedom to pursue bold ideas.β
Mechanical Engineering, PhD
Testimonials are representative examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. MIT actively recruits international students. Approximately 11% of undergraduates and 33% of graduate students are international, representing over 100 countries.
MIT accepts TOEFL (minimum 90, recommended 100+), IELTS (minimum 7.0), and Duolingo English Test (minimum 120) for non-native English speakers.
MIT's undergraduate acceptance rate is approximately 3.9% (Class of 2028). Admission is holistic β academic excellence, research potential, creativity, collaboration, and character are all evaluated.
Yes. MIT's undergraduate admission is need-blind for all applicants globally, and MIT meets 100% of demonstrated financial need without loans. International students receive the same aid as U.S. citizens.
Early Action: November 1 (decision mid-December). Regular Action: January 1 (decision March 14 β Pi Day). Graduate deadlines vary by department, typically DecemberβJanuary.
No. No consultant or agency can guarantee admission to MIT or any university. EducationalHub provides expert application guidance, document preparation, and counseling to help you present the strongest possible application.
Yes. As of the 2024-25 admissions cycle, MIT requires either the SAT or ACT for all applicants. MIT reinstated the testing requirement after careful review of its predictive value.
MIT's unique culture combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning ('Mens et Manus' β Mind and Hand), a collaborative rather than competitive atmosphere, a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem, and a tradition of creative problem-solving.