Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Yes. MIT offers one of the world's best Data Science programs. It offers various specializations such as ML, Statistics, Big Data, Business Analytics, and more, that focus on areas such as deep learning, computer vision, data processing, cloud computing, algorithms, and more. After completing this program, students can expect 100% placement within 3 months in companies like Google, Amazon, McKinsey, BCG, Microsoft, Tesla, and more.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Caltech are two of the best Engineering schools in the world, however MIT ranks better than Caltech consistently due to advanced research facilities, tech-driven approach, and other parameters. 

Below is the table showing rankings of the two best Engineering schools by the US World and Shiksha Popularity Rankings: 

Yes, it is possible for students to change their major at MIT. Students can declare the major of their choice by the end of the first year.

To change your major, contact your new department's undergraduate academic officer, to gain information about how to transfer your completed work, from your previous department.

Further, students must also submit a Change of Major form, which takes immediate effect if submitted during the summer or week 8 of a term.

Form submitted after that comes into effect at the start of next term.

Yes, fully registered MIT students & current MIT affiliated are free to bring their family members with them to stay.

MIT maintains dedicated housing facilities suitable for family living as part of the Graduate Tower at Site 4, Westgate & Graduate Junction.

It is worth noting though, that family housing is not guaranteed at the institute, & is allocated on a lottery basis.

Living off-campus is considered generally safe, with the Kendall square, Cambridge port & Central square regions considered the safest regions to live at off-campus.

However, petty thefts are very common in the area, especially during nights & students are advised to stay vigilant.

Walking alone at night is usually safe, but it would be wiser to have someone by your side, in case of a rare mishappening.

Yes, parents are allowed to come see their students over the duration of studies, however, they may need to take special permission from the MIT authorities to be able to live with their ward for some time.

To meet a student, parents have to sign-in via the student's credentials (such as MIT ID), before being allowed to move in to the room.

For non-MIT affiliated guests, a valid government-ID is required,

Yes, the MIT campus is generally deemed safe for all Indian students. MIT has its own police department, which stays active 24x7 a day & seven days a week, providing a safe & secure campus environment.

The EMT certified officers patrol the place on cruiser, motorcycle, bicycle, & via foot at all times during the day, maintaining a peaceful campus environment.