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    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    university
    Cambridge / Boston, Massachusetts, 🇺🇸 USAFounded 1861
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    About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Founded in 1861 by William Barton Rogers, MIT was established to advance industrialization in the United States. Located across the Charles River from Boston, it has become the world's leading institution for science, technology, and engineering. MIT alumni have founded over 30,000 active companies generating annual revenues of roughly $1.9 trillion, making it the equivalent of the world's 10th-largest economy.

    Best known for

    • #1 university globally for engineering & technology
    • 96 Nobel laureates
    • Birthplace of modern computing concepts
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship culture
    • MIT Media Lab

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1861

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    77-acre campus along Charles River
    MIT Media Lab
    Lincoln Laboratory
    Infinite Corridor
    Maker spaces and hackathons

    Popular Programs

    Computer Science & AI
    Electrical Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Physics
    Economics
    Mathematics

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply through MIT's online portal (Common App or Coalition App for undergrad)

    2

    Highly competitive — holistic review process

    3

    SAT/ACT scores (test-optional policy may vary)

    4

    Strong emphasis on STEM achievements and innovation

    5

    Graduate: Apply through department-specific portals with GRE scores, SOP, LORs

    IELTS

    7.0+

    TOEFL

    100+

    GPA / Marks

    95%+ (Indian boards) or top of class

    • SAT/ACT for undergrad
    • GRE for graduate
    • Research publications/projects highly valued
    • Strong extracurriculars
    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • MIT meets 100% demonstrated financial need
    • Need-based aid (no merit scholarships)
    • Research Assistantships (graduate)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)

    Application deadline

    January 1 (Undergrad), December 15 (Graduate)

    Application fee

    USD $75

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Cambridge / Boston

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: Study in the States — financial ability

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    Source not verified — check the official website