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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 Fellows81Learn about MIT's distinctive form of education, deeply informed by science and technology and founded on hands-on research, real-world problem solving, and a commitment to "learning by doing." Explore the academic programs, research areas, and community of MIT.
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