Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA, United States

World leader in STEM education and research

  • Rankings: QS #1 · THE #3
  • Location: Cambridge, MA, United States
  • Type: Private
  • Founded: 1861
  • Acceptance rate: 4%
  • Students: 11,500
  • Campus: Urban

Notable alumni: Tim Berners-Lee, Buzz Aldrin, Kofi Annan, Sundar Pichai (postgrad), I. M. Pei, Salman Khan (Khan Academy)

Programs offered

  • Master of Engineering in CS $58,000/yr
  • SB Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences $58,000/yr

Admissions

  • Tests: {"SAT": "1500\u20131570", "TOEFL": "90+", "IELTS": "7.0+", "GRE": "Optional (most programs)", "GMAT": "730+ (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: [{"intake": "Fall (Sept) \u2014 Early Action", "date": "Nov 1"}, {"intake": "Fall (Sept) \u2014 Regular Decision", "date": "Jan 1"}, {"intake": "Graduate (varies by dept)", "date": "Dec 1\u201315 (most)"}]