Find out about MIT Courses: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Programs, Admission Requirements, Application Process, Courses Offered at MIT and the Schools and Departments at MIT.
About MIT and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Programs
Founded to accelerate the nation’s industrial revolution, MIT is profoundly American.
With ingenuity and drive, our graduates have invented fundamental technologies, launched new industries, and created millions of American jobs.
At the same time, and without the slightest sense of contradiction, MIT is profoundly global. Our community gains tremendous strength as a magnet for talent from around the world.
Through teaching, research, and innovation, MIT’s exceptional community pursues its mission of service to the nation and the world.
Key Facts about MIT
History
- Incorporated1861
- Motto“Mens et manus” (“Mind and hand”)
Campus
- LocationCambridge, MA USA
- Size168 acres (0.68 km2)
- Student residences19
- Playing fields26 acres (0.11 km2)
- Gardens + green spaces40+
- Publicly sited works of art60+
Admissions (Class of 2024)
- Applicants20,075
- Admits1,457
Selected Honors
- Nobel laureates96
- National Medal of Science winners59
- National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners29
- MacArthur Fellows77
- A. M. Turing Award winners15
Mission of MIT
The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.
Faculty
For MIT’s faculty — just over 1,000 in number — cutting-edge research and education are inseparable. Each feeds the other. When they’re not busy pioneering the frontiers of their fields, MIT faculty members play a vital role in shaping the Institute’s vibrant campus community — as advisors, coaches, heads of houses, mentors, committee members, and much more.
MIT Courses: Programs Offered at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
List of Courses at MIT
- Civil and Environmental Engineering1cee.mit.edu
- Mechanical Engineering2
- Materials Science and Engineering3
- Architecture4
- Chemistry5
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science6
- Biology7
- Physics8
- Brain and Cognitive Sciences9
- Chemical Engineering10
- Urban Studies and Planning11
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences12
- Economics14
- Management15
- Aeronautics and Astronautics16
- Political Science17
- Mathematics18
- Biological Engineering20
- Humanities21
- Anthropology21A
- Humanities + Engineering/Science21E/21S
- Global Languages21G
- History21H
- Literature21L
- Music and Theater Arts21M
- Nuclear Science and Engineering22
- Linguistics24
- Philosophy24
- Comparative Media Studies/Writing CMS/21W
- Data, Systems, and Society – IDS
- Medical Engineering and Science – IMES
- Media Arts and Sciences – MAS
- Science, Technology, and Society – STS
MIT Schools and Departments
MIT Schools
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School of Architecture and Planning
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School of Engineering
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
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Sloan School of Management
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School of Science
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MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
MIT Departments by School
School of Architecture and Planning
- Architecture4
- Media Arts and Sciences – MAS
- Urban Studies and Planning11
School of Engineering
- Aeronautics and Astronautics16
- Biological Engineering20
- Chemical Engineering10
- Civil and Environmental Engineering1
- Data, Systems, and Society – IDS
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science6
- Materials Science and Engineering3
- Mechanical Engineering2
- Medical Engineering and Science – IMES
- Nuclear Science and Engineering22
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
- Anthropology21A
- Comparative Media Studies/WritingCMS/21W
- Economics14
- Global Languages21G
- History21H
- Humanities21
- Humanities + Engineering/Science21E/21S
- Linguistics24
- Literature21L
- Music and Theater Arts21M
- Philosophy24
- Political Science17
- Science, Technology, and SocietySTS
Sloan School of Management
- Management15
School of Science
- Biology7biology.mit.edu
- Brain and Cognitive Sciences9
- Chemistry5
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences12
- Mathematics18
- Physics
MIT Fields of Study
Most universities have defined “graduate schools” or “graduate colleges”; however, MIT is different in that all of our schools offer graduate programs. There are five schools at MIT including: Architecture and Planning; Engineering; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Management; and Science. Each of these five schools oversees several departments and programs. The School itself is not responsible for the admission of students; instead each department or program manages its own admissions process.
Below is a list of programs and departments organized by field of study and application deadlines.
Architecture & Planning
Engineering
Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Management
Science
Interdisciplinary
MIT Admissions
At MIT Admissions, we recruit and enroll a talented and diverse class of undergraduates who will learn to use science, technology, and other areas of scholarship to serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
MIT Application Procedure
Applying to MIT
Admissions announcements
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The first-year application is now available in the MIT application portal. 
The transfer application is now available! Learn more about how to apply.
MIT Application Resources
- Understand MIT Application Process
- Preparing for MIT
- First Year Applicants at MIT
- Transfer Applicants
- MIT Parents and Educators
MIT Aids
In our undergraduate, graduate, and professional admissions, we seek applicants whose strengths, interests, and values are a good match for MIT. Because the Institute is built on the idea that talent and good ideas can come from anywhere, we are a remarkably diverse communitydiversity.mit.edu, drawing students from all 50 states and from 118 countries. Many are members of the first generation in their family to have the opportunity for higher education. Above all, our students learn not to be afraid of hard problems, making their MIT education a springboard for many careers — and practical preparation for life.
Undergraduate Admissions & Aid
All prospective undergraduate students apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissionsmitadmissions.org, regardless of their intended program of study. On the undergraduate admissions site, you can learn more about our application process and read student blogs about life at MIT.
Graduate Admissions & Aid
To pursue graduate study at MIT, you need to apply to one of our departmental programs. Each department has its own application website and admissions requirements.
Professional & Executive Education
For professionals in the workforce and for learners anywhere eager for MIT content without the full-time commitment of a traditional degree program, we offer a range of educational options — some online, some on campus, and some a blend of both.
MIT Student Portal
MIT Application Portal
Thank you for your interest in MIT!
Before you start an application, please review the eligibility requirements for both the first-year application and the transfer application.
At a high level, the first-year application is intended for students who have not matriculated to another degree-granting institution, while the transfer application is intended for students who have completed at least one year of college.
If you’re confused about which application is best for you after reviewing the two eligibility pages, reach out to us—we’re happy to help!
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Cost of attendance for the 2021–2022 academic year
| EXPENSE | COST | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | It actually costs over double this amount for MIT to provide the cutting-edge research facilities and faculty to undergraduates, but we subsidize it down to this cost. This also includes basic health insurance02 for the state of Massachusetts and will give you urgent care visits, mental health, and specialist care at no extra cost. |
| Student life fee | $368 | This helps fund student clubs, organizations, and the sports and fitness center. This fee covers your unlimited access to the gym, fitness classes, student organization events, and trips. |
| Housing | $11,550 | All first-year students are required to live on campus, but residence halls and living groups vary in cost. We’ll bill you in July for half of the most expensive double room on campus ($11,550), then adjust it based on your actual housing cost in September. Learn more at MIT Housing. |
| Meals | $6,550 | There are multiple dining plan options (including cooking for yourself), but for the purposes of figuring out your financial aid eligibility, we budget $6,550 per year for meals. Learn more at MIT Dining. |
| Books & supplies | $840 | This out-of-pocket expense can vary depending on the student, but we use this number to calculate your financial aid eligibility. |
| Personal expenses | $2,202 | This out-of-pocket expense varies a lot depending on the student, but we use this number to calculate your financial aid eligibility. This covers things like clothes, laundry, and entertainment. |
| Total | $77,020 | This is the “full” price, before any aid. |
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