Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
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QS 2027 #1PrivateExtremely selectiveFull need-based aid
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA, United States mit.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1861
Overview
A research university known for engineering, computer science, the physical sciences and economics. Undergraduates choose a major after the first year and are expected to take part in hands-on research through UROP.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #1 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 100/100- Academic reputation100
- Employer reputation100
- Employment outcomes100
- Faculty–student ratio100
- International students91.1
- Citations per faculty100
- Sustainability93.2
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Directly through the university
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 7 / TOEFL 90
Minimums commonly published as IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 90, with higher scores recommended.
Indicative — confirmSource: MIT Admissions(opens in a new tab)
Standardized testing
SAT/ACT required
SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants.
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Deadlines
Early Action
Typically 1 November
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Regular Action
Typically early January
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These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. above $60,000 per year before aid
Indicative — confirmSource: MIT Student Financial Services(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Full need-based aid
Need-blind admission for international applicants; meets full demonstrated need.
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- Deadline
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- Location
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- Deadline
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Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Participating universities worldwide
- Deadline
- Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Programs
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Sloan School of Management
Fields: Engineering · Computer Science · Mathematics · Natural Sciences · Economics · Business & Management · Data Science & AI · Architecture
International students
International students apply through MIT's own application, not the Common App. Around one in ten undergraduates is international.
Application
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