Massachusetts Institute of Technology

country rank	1
world rank	1

University Overview

Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 157 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Acronym	MIT
Founded	1861
Motto	Mens et Manus Mind and Hand
Colours	Cardinal red and steel gray
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University Location

Address	77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge (population range: 50,000-249,999) 02139-4307 Massachusetts United States
T	+1 (617) 253 1000
F	+1 (617) 258 8762

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Massachusetts Institute of Technology for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Massachusetts Institute of Technology's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	0-10%
Admission Office	77 Massachusetts Avenue, Rm 3-108 Cambridge 02139-4307 +1 (617) 253 4791

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	10,000-14,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	4-1-4
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Massachusetts Institute of Technology for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Year of first Accreditation

1929

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

568 Group
Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI)
Association of American Universities (AAU)
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's iTunes U channel for video lectures and course podcasts. Direct link (iTunes software required)

Open Education Consortium

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's open courseware for free video lectures and course materials

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

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Please visit the official website of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.