Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
1,396 Total Students
Established in 1861
Fall, Spring, Summer
INTAKES
3:1
Student:Faculty Ratio
95%
Acceptance Rate Undergraduate
95%
Acceptance Rate Graduate
ABOUT
Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to the prestigious private land-grant research institution known as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Since its founding in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been recognised as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world due to its significant contribution to the advancement of contemporary technology and science. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was established as a direct response to the rising rate of industrialization in the United States. In its early years, the institute adhered to the model of a European polytechnic university and placed an emphasis on laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering. The urban campus of the institute encompasses a number of major off-campus facilities such as the MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the Bates Center, and the Haystack Observatory, in addition to affiliated laboratories such as the Broad and Whitehead Institutes. It stretches for more than a mile (1.6 kilometres) alongside the Charles River. As of the end of the year 2021, a total of 98 Nobel laureates, 8 Fields Medalists, and 26 Turing Award winners have been associated with MIT in some capacity, either as alumni, faculty members, or researchers. In addition, a total of 41 astronauts, 16 Chief Scientists of the United States Air Force, 58 National Medal of Science recipients, 29 National Medals of Technology and Innovation recipients, 50 MacArthur Fellows, 80 Marshall Scholars, and 58 National Medals of Technology and Innovation recipients have all been affiliated with MIT at some point. Additionally, there is a robust culture of entrepreneurship at the institute, and MIT graduates have established or co-founded a large number of successful businesses. More Sloan Research Fellowships have been awarded to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) than to any other university in North America. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).
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THE APPLICATION FEE TO MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
90
7.0
65
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
1510-1570
310
800
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
- 1500 students were admitted - 3307 enrollment for graduate degree - 1036 faculty members - 8:1 student- faculty ratio - 85 present and former members of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize, including nine current faculty members. - 2 current faculty members have won the Millennium Technology Prize.
At MIT, housing and meal plans are priced independently from one another. In the year 2020, the cost of housing the typical student was $10,430, while the cost of food was $5,960.
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