While there's a tremendous amount of information you can review and digest before you apply to MIT, there are also fundamental questions we ask of the people who come here. Throughout the application process, we do our best to learn as much as we can about who you really are. Here are a few things we want you to know about us. There are no ceilings here. MIT gives you access to some of the world's most respected scholars, equally impressive laboratory and research facilities, and the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in all that these resources have to offer.
Research plays a huge role in that life of immersion.
You can develop theories about pricing and competition among Internet retailers. A homework assignment can become an orchestral suite performed by more than 50 orchestras around the world. We believe that anyone who demonstrates an exceptional level of drive and commitment is entitled to the opportunities available here, so we offer need-based financial aid. Women and minorities have been a part of the MIT community since the earliest days of the Institute. Our location on the planet is ideal.