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Updated on 13 December, 2023

Pragya Sharma

Pragya Sharma

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is an independent university structured into 5 distinct schools: architecture & planning, engineering, humanities, arts, & social sciences, management and science. It boasts an inclusive student body of over 11,000 students, and an alumni network exceeding 130,000. In this blog, we will know about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology postgraduate courses, hailed as the most in-demand courses in the world.

 

MIT University: Key Highlights 

World Ranking1
Types of Degrees Offered
  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Degrees 
  • Minors
  • Graduate Programs
No. of Programs Offered
  • Total undergraduate degree programs = 39 Grouped into 16 broad areas of study, further refined into 36 specific majors.
Highlights
  • Nobel laureates: 100
  • National Medal of Science winners: 60
  • National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners: 30
  • MacArthur Fellows: 81
  • A. M. Turing Award winners:16
Average Annual Tuition Fees$59,750
Famous Alumni Names
  • Kofi Annan: 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations
  • Jonah Peretti: Co-founder and CEO of BuzzFeed
  • Andrea Wong: President of Sony International Production

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Master's Programs at MIT

Master of Science

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees: $29,875

Master of Engineering

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees: $29,875

Master of Architecture

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees:  $29,875

Master’s in City Planning

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees:  $29,875

Master of Business Administration

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees:  $82,000

Master of Finance

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees: $87,600

Master of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees:$29,875

Master of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Duration: 1–2 years

Average Tuition Fees: NA

Master of Chemical Engineering

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees: $29,875

Master of Media Arts and Sciences

Duration: 2 years

Average Tuition Fees: NA

Eligibility Criteria & Admission Requirement for Master’s at MIT

The eligibility criteria to get admission to MIT postgraduate courses are as follows:

1.English Language Proficiency  

2.Evaluation Requirement for Incoming Students  

3.Financial Aid Limitations

4.Passport

5.Visa

Career Opportunities After Completing PG From MIT

According to the MIT Employment Report for the 2022–23 academic year, let's explore the career prospects following the completion of MIT postgraduate courses.

Master of Finance

Salary: $120,000 Median Base Salary 

Hiring Companies: 

  1. Bank of America
  2. The Boston Consulting Group
  3. PJT Partners 
  4. Citi
  5. Bank of China Hong Kong 
MBA

Salary: $165,000 median base salary

Hiring Companies: 

  1. Adobe
  2. Amazon
  3. Apple
  4. Microsoft
  5. Nike
Master of Business Analytics Employment

Salary: $132,413 Average Base Salary

Hiring Companies: 

  1. Accenture
  2. Amazon
  3. TikTok
  4. Pfizer
  5. Nike

Scholarships for Master’s Courses at MIT

Following are the scholarships that can help you pursue Massachusetts Institute of Technology master's courses.

Read More: What is Scholarships and How to Apply for Them

Indian government scholarships to study abroad:

  • Aga Foundation Scholarship
  • Generation Google Scholarship
  • AAUW International Fellowship
  • Global Study Awards
  • Sushil Jajodia Indian Student Scholarship
  • Dean’s Scholarship
  • Illinois State University Scholarship
  • Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

Graduate students are also eligible for the following assistance programs:

Disclaimer: Fees and figures mentioned are indicative and subject to change at any time.

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FAQs

What percentage of applicants are accepted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?

MIT, being one of the most esteemed institutions globally, poses a significant challenge for admission due to its low acceptance rate of 4.8%. 

Is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology considered a reputable university?

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology PG courses are the most desired courses in the world. Hence, it is one of the top universities in Cambridge, United States.

Pragya Sharma

Sr. Content Editor

Pragya Sharma is a content developer and marketer with 6.5+ years of experience in the education industry. She started her career as a social media copywriter for NIELIT, Ministry of Electronics & IT, and has now scaled up as a 360-degree content professional well-versed with the intricacies of digital marketing and different forms of content used to drive and hook the target audience. She is also a co-author of 2 stories in an anthology based on the theme- women empowerment.

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