Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA, USA
Campus photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
QS World Rank
#1
THE Rank
#2
Established
1861
Institution
Private
Acceptance rate
~4%
Post-study work
3 years (STEM OPT)
Typical intakes in USA
Aug, Jan
Location
Cambridge, MA, USA
Published programmes
2
About Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private university in Cambridge, MA, USA. It is a reach for most applicants — expect strong grades and test scores to be competitive. We confirm exact fees, scholarships and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Indicative tuition: $45,000–$60,000 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's degree with an outstanding academic record (competitive applicants around 3.5+/4.0); strong English, typically IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100, set by each department. Requirements vary by programme.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
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Programmes at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Scholarships for USA
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Government (Destination) Fully funded Dates vary Tuition, living, travel and related support subject to award Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
Government (Destination) Living stipend Dates vary Stipend + travel/other support subject to award Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
Government (Destination) Fully funded Dates vary Tuition/fees + living + travel/other allowances subject to award Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology — FAQs
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Indicative tuition is around $45,000–$60,000 per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
A recognised bachelor's degree with an outstanding academic record (competitive applicants around 3.5+/4.0); strong English, typically IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100, set by each department. Requirements vary by programme.
The main intakes across USA are Aug, Jan. Massachusetts Institute of Technology sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
Graduates in USA can typically access 3 years (STEM OPT) of post-study work. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
We list 2 programme(s) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology with real fees and entry requirements on this page. We shortlist the ones that fit your profile — free.
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