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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has played a significant role in the development of many areas of modern technology and science.
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Incorporated1861Motto“Mens et manus” (“mind and hand”)LocationCambridge, MA USASize168 acres (0.68 km2)Student residences19Playing fields26 acres (0.11 km2)Nobel laureates100National Medal of Science winners60National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners30MacArthur Fellows81From science and engineering to the arts, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary programs, we offer excellence across the board. Our undergraduates work closely with faculty, tackle global challenges , pursue fundamental questions, and translate ideas into action.
Learn how to apply for first-year or transfer undergraduate admission to MIT, a leading research university in science, technology, and other fields. Find out what we look for, how to prepare, and what to expect from the application process.
The undergraduate programs at MIT are designed to help students develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to meet the challenges of modern society. An MIT education joins the power of a specific discipline to a concern for social values and goals.
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