MIT is a research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, consistently ranked number one globally for engineering and technology. It produces more patents and startup founders than almost any other university in the world. If you want to work at the edge of science, computing, or policy, MIT puts you there.
Cambridge, USA
#1 Globally
#2 Globally
#2 in USA
#1 Globally
Top 5 Globally
Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
TOEFL:100, IELTS:7.0
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
TOEFL:100, IELTS:7.0
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
TOEFL:100, IELTS:7.0
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
TOEFL:100, IELTS:7.0
Data Science and Machine Learning
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
TOEFL:100, IELTS:7.0
Urban Planning (Master in City Planning)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
TOEFL:100, IELTS:7.0
#1 QS-ranked university globally for 13 consecutive years — a consistent benchmark for academic excellence.
MIT alumni have founded over 30,000 companies — including Dropbox, Akamai, and iRobot.
93 Nobel Laureates affiliated with MIT as faculty, students, or researchers.
Need-blind admissions for all applicants — MIT meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
MIT graduates are recruited by Google, SpaceX, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and leading national labs.
Median starting salary for MIT undergraduates is approximately $100,000 per year.
Over 30% of graduates pursue further study at top doctoral or professional programmes worldwide.
MIT's startup ecosystem generates an estimated $2 trillion in annual revenue — alumni founders lead the way.
Undergrad
January 1 (Regular Decision)
Postgrad
Rolling — varies by department (typically Dec–Feb)
MIT's campus sits along the Charles River, one stop from downtown Boston by metro. Labs, makerspaces, and lecture halls are open around the clock — the culture rewards curiosity over convention.
Cambridge is a walkable, bike-friendly city with a dense student population. Boston adds professional networking, cultural venues, and internship access across finance, biotech, and tech sectors.
F-1 Student Visa required
Valid I-20 form from MIT
Proof of financial support
SEVIS fee payment ($350)
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Visa interview at US Embassy
