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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge·university
Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#1

QS Rank

3%

Acceptance rate

$60,000

Tuition/yr

19,071

Enrollment

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT is the world's leading technology and engineering university with particular strength in computer science, mathematics, physics, and engineering. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT emphasizes hands-on learning and cutting-edge research. The university combines theoretical excellence with practical application through co-op and internship programs. MIT's location near Boston provides access to leading companies and research institutions. The university fosters innovation culture and supports student entrepreneurship across all disciplines. MIT graduates become technology leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs worldwide.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#1
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#2
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#1
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#2

Campus & Location

Province

MA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,800–3,000/mo | Food: USD 500–800/mo | Boston metro; MIT/Harvard area. High cost but world-class biotech and tech career access.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(5)

Master of Science — Data Science

Institute for Data, Systems & Society

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$60k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

Sloan MBA

MIT Sloan School of Management

Business & Management
MBA~$78k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Engineering — Electrical Engineering & CS

EECS

Engineering
Master's~$60k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

PhD — Computer Science

EECS

Computer Science & IT
PhD< $20k/yr5 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.7+fallPGWP

Master of Science — Computer Science

EECS

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$60k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.mit.edu. Information may change — verify with Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s official website before applying.