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About Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university founded in 1861 to advance useful knowledge. Located at 77 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the campus spans roughly a mile along the north side of the Charles River basin, directly across from Boston.
MIT is organized around its motto Mens et Manus, or Mind and Hand, pairing rigorous academics with hands-on laboratory and research work. Students pursue undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, architecture, management, and the humanities, arts and social sciences.
Undergraduate admission is need-blind for all applicants, with financial aid meeting full demonstrated need. Prospective students can contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mit.edu or 617-253-3400, and explore application requirements, deadlines and campus visits through mit.edu.
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- Address
- 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
- Established
- 1861
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, architecture, management, humanities, arts and social sciences.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
- admissions@mit.edu
- Phone
- 617-253-1000
- Admissions email
- admissions@mit.edu
- Admissions phone
- 617-253-3400
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