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: USD66,720 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
At a glance
THE rank
#2
Established
1861
Institution
Private
Typical intakes in USA
Aug, Jan
Location
Cambridge, MA, USA
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.
Programmes at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology — FAQs
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Indicative tuition is around USD66,720 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 programmes 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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