Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Admission

MIT accepts students through the Early Action and Regular Action programs on an annual basis. Admission to MIT requires a 3.5 GPA for PG and a 3.9 or higher for UG. International students pay USD 85,960 per year for their education at MIT, which includes tuition and other expenses. You can, however, reduce your financial burden by applying for university need-based scholarships.

 

MIT guarantees its graduates high placement rates and a good return on investment. According to recent MIT placements, 90% of graduates found jobs within three months of graduation, earning an average annual salary of USD 126,841. 45% of MIT graduates found jobs through networking, while 31% found work through career fairs. 

MIT's undergraduate admissions process is divided into two rounds: Early Action and Regular Action. The application deadlines for most graduate programs at MIT vary.

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers more than 50 graduate and 81 undergraduate programs. Each program with its eligibility criteria and features. Below listed are the top courses chosen by international students.

Graduate Eligibility Criteria:

 

The application process for international students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology involves several steps to ensure eligibility and proper documentation. International applicants must first submit an online application through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Application portal. Below are the steps that can be followed further - 

Step 1 - Each graduate department has its own application system. You must visit the specific department’s website.

 

Step 2 - Submit required documents including GRE score, IELTS/TOEFL scores, transcripts, SOP, LORS, etc.

 

Step 3 - Once admitted, international students will need to apply for an F-1 student visa. 

To apply for student housing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, follow these steps:

 

Step 1- Apply for housing through the MIT Housing & Residential Services platform. The application process is done online.

 

Step 2 - Choose the type of housing. MIT offers several residence halls for graduate students, including single housing, couples housing, and family housing.

 

Step 3 - The timeline for housing applications for graduate students typically starts in April for the fall semester. 

 

Step 4 - Students receive their housing assignment in the summer (typically by July or early August) and are expected to confirm their spot and pay the housing deposit soon after.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides scholarships for both international undergraduate and postgraduate students. While MIT is need-blind, it’s also need-aware for international students, meaning you can apply for financial aid based on your family's financial situation. However, financial aid at MIT is primarily need-based, and scholarships are not merit-based. To apply for a scholarship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology follow these steps:

 

Step 1- Apply through CSS Profile, a Collegeboard tool that determines whether an applicant is eligible for the MIT scholarship program. To complete their 2024-25 profile, applicants must provide the following documents.

 

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  Parent's income tax statements
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  Any other records of earnings
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  Current bank account balances
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  Record of investments
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  Records of untaxed income.

Step 2 - After submitting documents, applicants must complete the supplementary questions. MIT's CSS profile code is 3514.

 

Step 3 - After submitting their CSS profile, applicants must upload their parents' tax return statements to Collegeboard's secure IDOC (Institutional Documentation Service) for processing.