Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Checked September 26, 2026
MIT is a private research university on the Charles River in Cambridge, best known for science, engineering and technology, with strong programmes in economics, management and architecture too. Its undergraduate education is built around a common science core and hands-on research, and international first-year applicants apply through the same process as US students.
Undergraduate tuition (international)USD 66,720 per year tuition (2026-27); total estimated cost of attendance USD 92,760
IntakesFall (September) for first-year undergraduates; graduate intakes vary by program
English requirementUndergraduate (recommended for non-native speakers using English fewer than five years): IELTS minimum 7, recommended 7.5; TOEFL minimum 90, recommended 100 (before 21 Jan 2026) or from 21 Jan 2026 minimum 5, recommended 5.5; PTE minimum 65, recommended 70; Duolingo minimum 120, recommended 125.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Undergraduate Early Action (Fall 2027 entry) | 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Regular Action (Fall 2027 entry) | 4 January 2027 |
| Graduate | Varies by program |
Scholarships
MIT Need-Based Financial Aid for International Undergraduates
64 days leftFulbright Degree Program (Master's and PhD)
Check official siteAAUW International Fellowships
Check official siteGlobal Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD Pakistan)
Check official siteHarvard College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students
35 days leftKnight-Hennessy Scholars
9 days leftPhD Scholarships under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor
Check official siteYale College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students
65 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
