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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA, United States OPT/H1B policy under review Private Est. 1861 Urban

QS #1THE #3Payback ~6 mo
#1
QS World Ranking
4%
Acceptance Rate
11,500
Total Students
~3,800
International students (33%)

About

World leader in STEM education and research

Type
Private
Founded
1861
Campus
Urban
Total students
11,500
International students
~3,800 (33%)
Acceptance
4%
Intl applications
Official page ↗

Notable Alumni

Tim Berners-LeeBuzz AldrinKofi AnnanSundar Pichai (postgrad)I. M. PeiSalman Khan (Khan Academy)

Admissions Snapshot

Indicative cutoffs and deadlines. Always confirm on the official admissions page.

Test Cutoffs

SAT1500–1570TOEFL90+IELTS7.0+GREOptional (most programs)GMAT730+ (Sloan MBA)

Eligibility

High school transcript with rigorous STEM coursework; 2 SAT subject tests recommended (math + science); 2 teacher recommendations; mid-year + final school reports.

Intake Deadlines

Fall (Sept) — Early ActionNov 1
Fall (Sept) — Regular DecisionJan 1
Graduate (varies by dept)Dec 1–15 (most)

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Careers Graduates Pursue

Hot careers aligned with Massachusetts Institute of Technology's program streams (cs, science). Sourced from J2E Industry Demand Index.

💻 Very high
Cybersecurity Engineer
Computer Science & IT
+35% $95K–$170K
💻 Very high
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Computer Science & IT
+32% $120K–$200K
💻 Very high
Data Scientist / Analyst
Computer Science & IT
+28% $85K–$150K
💻 Very high
Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Computer Science & IT
+18% $90K–$160K
💻 High
Cloud / DevOps Engineer
Computer Science & IT
+22% $100K–$165K
🔬 High
Climate / Environmental Scientist
Natural Sciences
+18% $60K–$110K

Scholarships Available

Scholarships matched to Massachusetts Institute of Technology or USA. Check eligibility on the official page before applying.

Harvard Need-Based Financial Aid official ↗
UG · Need-blind admission; family income criteria · Up to 100% of tuition + living
Full tuition + room/board
MIT Need-Based Aid official ↗
UG · Need-blind admission for international students · Up to full tuition + living
Full tuition
Princeton Need-Based Grant official ↗
UG · Need-blind admission; no loans policy · Full grant, no loans
Full tuition + room/board
Yale International Financial Aid official ↗
UG · Need-blind for internationals; covers full need · Full demonstrated need
Full tuition + living
Knight-Hennessy Scholars official ↗
PG · Graduate students; leadership and academic merit · Full tuition + stipend
Full funding
NYU Wagner Dean's Scholarship official ↗
PG · Merit-based; for masters in public service · Partial to full tuition
Full tuition

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2 student reviews · avg from testimonials

Programs Offered

Undergraduate (UG)

Program Duration Fees Intake Scholarship
SB Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences 4 Years $58,000/yr — —

Postgraduate (PG)

Program Duration Fees Intake Scholarship
Master of Engineering in CS 1.5 Years $58,000/yr — —

Studying in United States 🇺🇸

Estimated Costs

  • Public University₹17L – ₹38L / year
  • Private University₹37L – ₹60L+ / year
  • Living Costs₹10L – ₹18L / year
  • Visa Fee$185 + $250 integrity fee
  • Health Insurance$1,500 – $3,000 / year

Visa & Work

  • Visa TypeF-1 Student Visa
  • Social Media VettingMandatory (new 2026)
  • Financial ProofFull first-year costs
  • OPT Duration12 months (36 for STEM)

Admissions

  • Major IntakeFall (Aug – Sep)
  • Secondary IntakeSpring (Jan)
  • Application SystemCommon Application
  • SAT Target1400+ for merit aid
  • Evaluation StyleHolistic (essays, ECs, recs)

Official Links

Official Website International Admissions EducationUSA (Official) US Student Visa (State Dept) Common Application Fulbright India

Student Reviews

u/csgrad_2024 reddit
★★★★★
MS Computer Science · Class of 2024
"The research opportunities here are unmatched. Got to work on cutting-edge AI projects from semester one. The workload is intense but the support system is incredible."
Pros
  • World-class faculty
  • Research opportunities
  • Career network
Cons
  • Very competitive
  • High cost of living in Boston
  • Intense workload
Anonymous quora
★★★★★
MBA · Class of 2023
"MIT changed my life. The entrepreneurship ecosystem is unlike anywhere else. Within a year of graduating, I co-founded a startup that got YC funding."
Pros
  • Entrepreneurship culture
  • Strong alumni network
  • Innovation hub
Cons
  • Extremely selective
  • Pressure cooker environment

Data Sources

L2 QS World University Rankings (qs_ranking)
L2 Times Higher Education Rankings (the_ranking)
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