Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

United States

"Inventing the future."

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Ranking #1 (QS)
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About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-renowned private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States, MIT adopted a European polytechnic university model and emphasized laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering. It has since played a key role in the development of modern technology and science, consistently ranking among the top universities globally. MIT is organized into five schools: Architecture and Planning; Engineering; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Management; and Science. It is known for its rigorous academic environment, groundbreaking research, and entrepreneurial spirit. The university's alumni and faculty have made significant contributions to various fields, including computing, aerospace, medicine, and economics, and have been awarded numerous Nobel Prizes, Turing Awards, and other prestigious honors.

Rankings & Recognition

#1
QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Association of American Universities Universitas 21 National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology's global standing for that metric.

Academic Reputation 100/100#100/100#4
Employer Reputation 100/100#100/100#2
Faculty / Student 100/100#100/100#16
Citations / Faculty 100/100#100/100#7
Intl. Faculty 100/100#100/100#63
Intl. Students 91.6/100#91.6/100#153
Intl. Student Diversity 92.3/100#92.3/100#130
Intl. Research Network 94.1/100#94.1/100#98
Employment Outcomes 100/100#100/100#7
Sustainability 93.8/100#93.8/100#33

Key Facts

11,858 Total Students
1,080 Faculty
3:1 StudentΓÇôFaculty
4% Acceptance Rate
500 Clubs
98% Retention (Yr1)
93% Graduation Rate

Popular Programs

Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Mathematics Architecture

Application Details

Application Fee $75
Avg. TAT 2–4 weeks
Next Intake Rolling
Intake Seasons Year-round
Programs Offered 10
Avg. Scholarship Need-based
Annual Living Cost Varies

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS AcademicMost undergraduate programsIELTS Academic
TOEFL iBTAccepted at most institutionsTOEFL iBT
PTE AcademicWidely acceptedPTE Academic
DuolingoAccepted by select programsDuolingo

Study Abroad & Visa Details

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Career Outcomes

$120K Median Salary

Where Graduates Land

Google Microsoft Amazon Apple Goldman Sachs McKinsey & Company SpaceX Tesla Boston Consulting Group IBM

Faculty & Alumni

Faculty with PhD β€” 100% Faculty Industry Exp. β€” 40% Alumni in Fortune 500 β€” 15 Alumni in Leadership β€” 25 Alumni Startups

Notable Alumni

Buzz Aldrin Kofi Annan Ben Bernanke Richard Feynman Drew Houston Andrea Wong Amar Bose Ivan Getting Robert Noyce Shirley Ann Jackson

Campus & Location

CLIMATE Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN 25 minutes

Student Life & Housing

Housing, dining and campus life details coming soon.

Diversity & Demographics

Intl Students 34%
Year-1 Retention 98%
On-time Graduation 93%

Cost Deep-Dive

Application Fee USD 75
Scholarships Available 4

Intakes & Deadlines

Deadlines vary by program. Connect with our team for the latest intake calendar.

Scholarships in United States

11 scholarships available

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UndergraduateAward Amount Varies Undergraduate

UndergraduateAward Amount VariesThomara Latimer Cancer Foundation ScholarshipThomara Latimer Cancer FoundationUnited StatesJan 19, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's10,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's10,000Gordon Hay ScholarshipBlumenthal Performing ArtsUnited StatesMar 10, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's40,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's40,000Mary Doctor Fine Arts ScholarshipBlumenthal Performing ArtsUnited StatesMar 18, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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All LevelsUp to $3,375 All Levels

All LevelsUp to $3,375Student Success GrantSouth UniversityUnited StatesMay 31, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's$3,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's$3,000Ahead of the Curve - Summer 2026 New High School Graduate ScholarshipAcademy of Art UniversityUnited StatesJun 15, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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All LevelsIncludes tuition and fee waivers for courses, funding support, and J-1 visa sponsorship All Levels

All LevelsIncludes tuition and fee waivers for courses, funding support, and J-1 visa sponsorshipFulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) ProgramU.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)United StatesView DetailsApply Now

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5 Scholarships

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These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate 12th grade . 60%+ aggregate
Postgraduate Bachelor's . 55%+ / 2.5 GPA
Acceptance Rate 4%

English Proficiency

IELTS AcademicMost undergraduate programs IELTS Academic
Most undergraduate programs
TOEFL iBTAccepted at most institutions TOEFL iBT
Accepted at most institutions
PTE AcademicWidely accepted PTE Academic
Widely accepted
DuolingoAccepted by select programs Duolingo
Accepted by select programs

Required Documents

Official Transcripts Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT, GRE, TOEFL/IELTS) Letters of Recommendation Essays/Personal Statement Resume/CV (for graduate applicants)

Application Process

1
Shortlist programs
Pick 3–5 programs aligned with your goals.
2
Prepare documents
Transcripts, SOP, LORs, test scores.
3
Submit application
Apply via GCQ360 with mentor support.
4
Receive offer
Conditional or unconditional letter.
5
Visa & travel
Pre-departure briefings and visa filing.

Campus & Location

CLIMATE Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN 25 minutes
10 of 10 courses
Undergraduate & Graduate 10
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Undergraduate & Graduate Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Electrical Engineering
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Undergraduate & Graduate Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
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Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Physics
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Mathematics
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Architecture
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Management (Sloan School of Management)
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Chemical Engineering
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Biology
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
πŸ“ United States, Cambridge
Undergraduate & Graduate Aeronautics and Astronautics
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Cambridge
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