Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is spread over 168 acres in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 18 student residences and 26 acres of playing fields. The Institute is organised into five Schools (architecture and planning; engineering; humanities, arts, and social sciences; management; and science). The focus is: to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century as well as combat the world’s great challenges. MIT offers 46 Major programs and Minor programs.

 

 

School Description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 10, 1861. At the time of its establishment MIT was a community of hands-on problem solvers in love with fundamental science and eager to make the world a better place. Today, that spirit still guides their way of education.
MIT’s spirit of interdisciplinary exploration has fueled many scientific breakthroughs and technological advances. A few examples: the first chemical synthesis of penicillin and vitamin A. The invention of magnetic core memory, which enabled the development of digital computers. Major contributions to the Human Genome Project. The invention of the electronic spreadsheet and of encryption systems that enable e-commerce. The creation of GPS. Pioneering 3D printing. Current research and education areas include digital learning; nanotechnology; sustainable energy, the environment, climate adaptation, and global water and food security; Big Data, cybersecurity, robotics, and artificial intelligence; human health, including cancer, HIV, autism, Alzheimer’s, and dyslexia; poverty alleviation; and innovation and entrepreneurship.
MIT has 85 Nobel Laureates, 56 National Medal of Science winners, 28 National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners and 44 MacArthur Fellows.