Updated May 20, 2026 · Information is kept up to date from public sources.
About
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, consistently ranked among the top universities in the world for science, engineering and technology.
UNIREAL Score
94/100A 0–100 blend of international ranking, research activity, awards and student achievements.
- International ranking
- 100
- Research activity
- 92
- Awards
- 87
- Competition medals
- 87
- Elite students
- 97
Overview
- Country
- United States
- Established
- 1861
- Students
- 11,574
- Programs
- 120
- Admission period
- Aug 1 – Jan 4
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For international students
International students ↗Key facts if you are applying from another country.
- Admission period
- Aug 1 – Jan 4
- Tuition (international)
- $59,750
- Programs in English
- 120
- Languages of instruction
- English
Location
Reviews
4.5
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The most intellectually intense place I've ever been. Professors treat undergrads like real researchers.
- u/mech_evia Reddit
Workload is no joke — be ready to grind. But the labs and maker spaces are a dream.
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