Study Abroad

Yes, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers residential opportunities through its 20 halls for accommodation. Of these, 11 are for undergraduate housing and 9 for graduate housing as well as families.

• More than 70% (over 3,500) of MIT undergraduates live on campus, including all first-year students;
• Over 1,000 undergraduate students take advantage of living in MIT-approved fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups (FSILGs);
• About 48% of the total graduate student community can be accommodated on-campus;
• Graduate residence halls are located within a short walk of campus;
• More than 3,000 graduate students reside live in the campus residential halls;
• On-campus rental costs include utilities such as electricity, heat, and hot water, internet access, and wi-fi and ethernet connections; and more.

With a holistic approach in mind, MIT University seeks students who are determined to make the most of the opportunities offered, both academic and non-academic. Alongside, it is drawn towards thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities, who have the zeal and determination. A candidate must be independent, authentic, integral, passionate and fearlessly creative. Students who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, are welcomed by the university. With the above-mentioned points in mind, students must submit a cover letter, including one or more professional examples and illustrate why and how they meet the desired criteria.

MBA aspirants must submit one LOR, preferably from a professional contact such as a manager or supervisor. A candidate's recommender must be able to answer the following questions:

• How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
• How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
• Give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
• Give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
• Anything else the recommender thinks the AdCom should know about this applicant.
• Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.

Note: Applicants may two additional professional references to put forward their strengths.

Securing admission to MIT Sloan School of Management for MBA is extremely competitive, but not impossible. Mentioned below in detail are the entry requirements:

Degree Requirements: Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree or three-year equivalent undergraduate degree

Cover Letter (at most 300 words): Students must submit a cover letter, including one or more professional examples and illustrate why and how they meet the desired criteria to study MBA at MIT.

Resume: Applicants must submit a one-page resume, following the format: one-page limit, Times New Roman font in size, word or PDF formats only.

Students must cover their education, work experience and any other relevant information, starting from the most recent to the oldest (reverse chronological order).

Video Questions: Video questions are an interesting aspect that students must ace to have an impactful impression. It helps the applicants shine through and stand out among the others.

Letter of recommendation: MBA aspirants must submit one LOR from a professional contact is preferred, ideally a manager or supervisor.

Note: Applicants may two additional professional references to put forward their strengths.

Organizational Charts: Applicants must submit an organizational chart, to help the AdCom understand their current role and the impact that they have on their team and department. An organizational chart must not exceed two pages and make sure that it clearly states the internal structure of the organization, where the candidates sit in their organization, and their line of reporting.

Note: Candidates may circle their role in red so that their position is easily identifiable.

Academic Transcripts: Applicants scan and upload their transcript (s) from all colleges and universities they have attended or are currently attending.

Note: If a candidate's transcripts are not in English, they must scan and upload both the original and the certified English translation.

Test Scores: GMAT (Focus Edition and 10th Edition) and GRE are a crucial component of the application process and play an important role in the university's holistic evaluation process. Applicants must submit the official scores and they must be valid by the application deadline.

Relevant Coursework & Professional Certifications: MIT welcomes applicants from many types of academic backgrounds and do not have any academic prerequisites. If a candidate has earned any special certifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA or took professional development courses, they must mention it.

Short Answer Question: In 250 words, applicants must respond to the following short answer question:

How has the world you come from shaped who you are today? For example, your family, culture, community, all help to shape aspects of your life experiences and perspective. Please use this opportunity to share more about your background.

Interview: Based on the application, an interview is an invitation for the advanced stage of academic consideration. However, it does not guarantee admission. Candidates who have been invited to the interview will be asked to respond to two additional questions prior to the interview.

Yes, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers various sports for men and women on the NCAA Division III level. In a nutshell, some interesting facts about MIT athletics are:

• Hosts 33 varsity sports;
• It's intercollegiate athletics programme ranks among the most accomplished in the NCAA's Division III;
• Supports one of the broadest intercollegiate athletic programs in the world;
• Offers 16 varsity sports for men, 15 for women and 2 co-educational programs;
• Majorly competes against Division III New England colleges and routinely engages in national and regional championships; and
• Has received 233 academic all-American citations, which is nationally the highest for any Division III program.