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Global rank #2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, United States

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About

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1861 to advance "useful knowledge", the university has played a significant role in the development of many areas of technology and science.

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Key facts

Global rank
#2
Location
Cambridge, United States
Founded
1861
Students
11,836
Type
Private non-profit
Admission rate
4%
SAT middle range
1530 to 1580
ACT middle range
35 to 36
English test
Considered
How to apply
Own portal

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$143,372 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$131,633 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
96%
Students returning for a second year
99%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$62,396
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$82,730
Undergraduate students
4,535
Students per faculty member
3 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$14,768

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 62,396 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
Own portal

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

· verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page