Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT does not specifically ask for high school courses, but if you have a strong foundation in subjects like Calculus, it is great. 

And also it is expected of Indian students who are going to tackle the challenging MIT STEM curriculum. If you school does not offer Calculas, you can take up online courses to master fundamentals. 

As per the official website of MIT, their motto is to have the brightest minds of the world at their campus and support is provided to these students.

This institution meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of the students no matter what the financial condition of the student is. 

Here's how you can apply for it - 

• Submit your FAFSA or CSS Profile
• Submitting the financial Documentation showing the annual family income

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is better for research careers, access to global tech companies and US / EU job market. While IITs are better if students want a career network in India. Indian students whose aim is to work in the top companies like Google, Amazon, or a startup, MIT provides a different ecosystem.

Students can choose IITs for their UG experience and then, maybe later they can choose to study abroad later. While both the institutions are extremely competitive for admissions, it is absolutely up to students which to choose, as per their preferences.

As a full-time student at MIT, students can cross-register for classes at Harvard University – Faculty of Arts and Sciences and one of the professional schools (some exceptions applicable). First-year UG student is not eligible for this. There is no additional fees to cross-register. Fees may apply for Harvard, for labs, studios or materials.

The essays in MIT application are crucial. The university asks 5 short questions plus 1 activity essay. MIT recommends students to be honest and authentic about their experiences. A few of these questions are What study field appeals to you?  How students manage a challenge that they did not expect?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology follows a holistic admission policy. Along with the test scores, extracurricular activities are also given importance. Generally, Indian students mention about the Math / Science Olympiad medals any published research papers; any technical projects and leadership opportunities in clubs or initiatives.

The minimum IELTS scores or equivalent will vary for the PG courses. For the first-year international students, the minimum and recommended scores mentioned by MIT University are given below-

Fulbright Nehru Master's Scholarships are funded jointly by the Indian and US Governments for exceptional Indian students to study Master's courses at the U.S Universities such as MIT. It covers full tuition, air fare, living stipend, and health insurance. The students must have 55% in their Bachelor's degree to avail these scholarships and minimum 3 years of work experience.

A few of the Indian banks that offer education loans to Indian students are

• SBI Global Ed-Vantage - Up to INR 1 Cr. (Around 10.5% - 11% collateral)
• HDFC Credila - Up to INR 1.5 Cr.
• Prodigy Finance - Offers loans to international students, without Indian collateral Up to USD 222,000