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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

United States

Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 02139 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences

Founded in 1861, MIT is a world-renowned private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for its leadership in science, engineering, and technology innovation. It emphasizes hands-on learning (“mens et manus” – mind and hand) and interdisciplinary research.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA

Domains taught:

AI and Machine Learning, Engineering, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics, Software Engineering

Status:

Private

Partnerships:

Extensive partnerships with industry (e.g., IBM, Google, Boeing via research centers like MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab), government (e.g., DoD, DoE, NASA via Lincoln Laboratory and other centers), and international research institutions. Hub for startups (Kendall Square).

Research:

A leading global research institution with profound contributions in AI, robotics, aerospace, materials science, biotechnology, quantum computing, and economics. Over $1 billion in annual research expenditures. Home to numerous Nobel laureates.

Famous Alumnis:

Buzz Aldrin, Richard Feynman, Kofi Annan, Benjamin Netanyahu, Shirley Ann Jackson, Tim Berners-Lee, Andrea Ghez

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

14200

Current students***:

11900

Foreign students***:

30%

Cumulative former students***:

143000

Pros

World-leading in STEM research and education, exceptional innovation ecosystem, unparalleled resources and faculty, strong entrepreneurial culture, significant global impact.

Cons

Extremely competitive admissions, intense and demanding workload, high cost of attendance (though with significant financial aid), fast-paced environment.

Best For

Exceptionally talented students and researchers passionate about science, engineering, and technology, seeking to solve global challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Innovation, Robotics

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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