🇺🇸 Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #1 · $92,760 a year · Cambridge, MA
Quick Facts
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #1 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | 3,400+ international students enrolled in 2025-26; acceptance rate around 4.8% overall (roughly 4% for international applicants specifically) — among the most selective universities in the world. |
| English Requirement | No fixed minimum; strong English proficiency expected as part of a holistic, need-blind application |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
$92,760 per year (2026-27 cost of attendance before aid (tuition $66,720; free tuition for families earning under $200,000)). Source: MIT Student Financial Services: 2026-27 student budget, checked 30 October 2026. This figure already includes housing and food, and need-based financial aid can reduce it substantially.
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Need-blind + full-need for ALL students, domestic and international
MIT is one of only a handful of US universities extending need-blind admission and 100% demonstrated need to international applicants.
Tuition-free under $200K household income
As of Fall 2025, MIT eliminated tuition entirely for undergraduates from families earning under $200,000/year — a policy that applies to international as well as domestic families.
Median aided student price
Around $10,268/year for undergraduates who receive an MIT Scholarship, once aid is factored in — a fraction of the sticker price.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
MIT's STEM concentration means most graduates qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension (36 months total), giving up to 3 attempts at the H-1B lottery — a meaningful structural advantage in the current wage-weighted system.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is MIT good for international students?
MIT is ranked #1 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 1st of the 6 universities in the United States covered on VisaCalc. Its published cost of attendance is about $92,760 a year before financial aid. After graduating: oPT: 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does MIT charge international students?
$92,760 per year (2026-27 cost of attendance before aid (tuition $66,720; free tuition for families earning under $200,000)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for MIT?
No fixed minimum; strong English proficiency expected as part of a holistic, need-blind application
Can I work in United States after graduating from MIT?
MIT's STEM concentration means most graduates qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension (36 months total), giving up to 3 attempts at the H-1B lottery — a meaningful structural advantage in the current wage-weighted system.
See the full United States university landscape and visa pathway.
🇺🇸 USA University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official MIT Website
Worked example: a full degree at MIT
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the published cost of attendance. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Cost of attendance | $92,760 a year (2026-27 cost of attendance before aid (tuition $66,720; free tuition for families earning under $200,000)) |
| Living costs | included (the figure above is the full cost of attendance) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | $371,040 ≈ ₹3.54 crore ≈ $371,040 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | $393,902 ≈ ₹3.75 crore |
Scholarships are not deducted. US cost of attendance already includes housing and food, and need-based aid can lower it sharply.
Sources
- MIT Student Financial Services: 2026-27 student budget
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for MIT come from the MIT Student Financial Services: 2026-27 student budget; the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from the university cost of attendance. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official MIT website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of MIT. Not admissions or immigration advice.