MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 

at MIT USA, Cambridge

MIT is one of the most selective schools in the world. With an acceptance rate of 4.8%, it is very difficult to secure admission here. So, one needs to have an excellent profile to get into MIT. Indian students applying to MIT need to submit the following documents.

• Official school transcripts
• SAT or ACT scores
• English language proficiency proof
• A statement of purpose
• the latest Resume
• Essays and personal statements
• A letter of recommendation

Yes, the Caltech acceptance rate stands at 3%. while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 4.52% giving students a marginally better chance of admission.

Interested applicants must stand out among their peers both academically and non-academically, across every level of studies and submit a standout application to have the best possible chance of admission.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 50 graduate courses, including various popular majors such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Management, Science, and more. International students can check the MIT popular majors along with the graduation rates from the table below:

MIT is not costly for Indian students. Applicants can study BTech program at affordable tuition fees as compared to other BTech colleges in the USA. The MIT BTech fees is around INR 50 L to INR 52 L.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as well as the Florida Institute of Technology are two well-known universities in USA and great study abroad options for students. When it comes to rankings, MIT University beats Florida Tech with the rank #1 in QS World University Rankings - Best Global Universities for the year 2024. Whereas, the latter is unranked in this category.

It is widely known that MIT University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. However, FIT is just as world class when it comes to offering programs for their international students.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:

To improve the chances of a seat at MIT, students are required to display their academic and technical knowledge, any prior research experience, and motivation behind choosing MIT for further studies, among other things. 

The institute prioritises students with prior internship or research experience.

Letters of Recommendation from school teachers, college professors, and past employers also help improve the overall quality of the application, and thus the overall chances of admission. 

Going through the applications of past MIT students can also help students get an idea of the things that are present or are currently missing from their application, and they should work on. 

International students can track their application on the application portal through which they have applied. The university will provide them with login credentials through which they can check the live status of their application, along with the receipt of transcripts, test scores, and recommendation letters. It is advisable to check the application periodically before emailing it to the admission office. Students can also receive the decision mail through the same portal.

Students are required to have a bachelor's degree to be eligible to apply to EECS. The institute expects students to have a very strong background in math, physics, computer science, or engineering. Admission is extremely competitive. Admission is based on GPA, letters of recommendation, statements of objectives, and other academic transcripts. While GRE scores are not explicitly required, submitting them can enhance an application. 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology average salary for MSBA graduates is around INR 1.12 Cr with an average signing bonus of INR 11.87 L per year. Around 95.3% of graduates accept an employment offer within six months of graduation in 2023. The top industries for the Class of 2023 were Technology (39.3%), Finance (29.5%), and Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech (9.8%), with an 8.4% increase in Technology, and a 7.7% increase in Finance.

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