

🚻 Total Students | 11,886 (2024–25) |
👨🏫 Faculty Members | 1,090+ |
🎓 Degree Levels | Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD |
Overview
Full Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Established: April 10, 1861
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Motto: Mens et Manus (Mind and Hand)
Type: Private Research University
Academic Schools
- School of Architecture & Planning
- School of Engineering
- School of Science
- School of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
- Sloan School of Management
- Schwarzman College of Computing
Student Life & Research
- Over 65 research centers, labs & programs
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
- Rich experiential learning & entrepreneurship culture
- Public art, athletic facilities & the MIT Museum
Mission & Vision
- Advance knowledge and educate future leaders in science and technology
- Generate and disseminate knowledge to address global challenges
- Blend theory, discovery, and hands‑on innovation
Contact Information
📍 Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
📞 Phone: +1‑617‑253‑1000
🌐 Website: mit.edu
About
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), founded in 1861 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a premier private research university renowned for pioneering advances in science, engineering, and innovation Rooted in its motto “Mens et Manus,” MIT continues shaping leaders and tackling humanity’s most complex challenges through innovation, collaboration, and the fusion of mind and hand.